Advanced Career Institute
Advanced Career Institute is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Visalia, CA. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/5/2011 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Advanced Career Institute is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,970. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor programs ($6,258). The length of the program is 160 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 1 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Advanced Career Institute.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,970 | $25 | 160 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $13,770 | $775 | 760 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $6,995 | - | 240 Hours | 2 Months | $6,258 |
| 4 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $11,172 | $25 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $6,258 |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $4,995 | - | 120 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 664 students attended Advanced Career Institute in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 50 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 83 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Advanced Career Institute is 81%.
| Student Population | 664 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Number of Faculty | 54 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Advanced Career Institute is $5,970
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,292 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,970 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $2,523 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,551 |
| Average Financial Amount | $7,292 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Advanced Career Institute offers 3 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,221 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 944 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 277 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1,221 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Advanced Career Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,221 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 944 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 277 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 944 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 944 |
| Total | 944 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 190 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 190 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 87 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 87 |
| Total | 277 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 664 students have enrolled into Advanced Career Institute. By gender, 594 male and 70 female students are attending the school.
There are 105 White (15.81%), 65 Black/African American (9.79%), 468 Hispanic (70.48%), 14 Asian (2.11%), and 477 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 664 | 594 | 70 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 65 | 53 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 468 | 432 | 36 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 105 | 87 | 18 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1243 N. Clancy Street, Visalia, CA
- 559-740-0215
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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