Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Waynesville, MO. It offers 18 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/1/2013 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Waynesville Career Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,025. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,425 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Waynesville Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $14,025 | $1,475 | 1,425 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $9,065 | $1,000 | 1,220 Hours | 15 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $3,200 | $600 | 400 Hours | 5 Months | $5,356 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $2,960 | - | 1,020 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,960 | - | 1,020 Hours | 9 Months | $25,492 |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,960 | - | 1,020 Hours | 9 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 27 students attended Waynesville Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 27 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 41 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Waynesville Career Center is 78% and transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 27 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Number of Faculty | 28 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Waynesville Career Center is $14,025
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
86% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,691 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,025 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,475 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $15,272 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,463 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,691 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Waynesville Career Center offers 18 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 13 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 | 0 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 15 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 13 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Waynesville Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 13 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 12 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 1 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 27 students have enrolled into Waynesville Career Center. By gender, 2 male and 25 female students are attending the school.
There are 15 White (55.56%), 4 Black/African American (14.81%), 5 Hispanic (18.52%), 2 Asian (7.41%), and 6 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 2 | 25 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 400 G. W. Lane, Waynesville, MO
- 573-842-2500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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