Western Maricopa Education Center
Western Maricopa Education Center is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Glendale, AZ. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Western Maricopa Education Center is Information Technology and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,800. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Information Technology programs ($25,509). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 6 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Western Maricopa Education Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Technology | $5,800 | - | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $25,509 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $14,025 | $135 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $22,931 | $220 | 1,926 Hours | 19 Months | $20,421 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $6,800 | $250 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $14,974 |
| 5 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $7,100 | $300 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $14,851 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 247 students attended Western Maricopa Education Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 96 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
| Student Population | 247 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Maricopa Education Center is $5,800
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
47% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,572 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,800 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,572 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Western Maricopa Education Center offers 8 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 107 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 78 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 107 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Western Maricopa Education Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 107 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 78 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 14 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 34 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 25 |
| Total | 78 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 15 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 14 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 247 students have enrolled into Western Maricopa Education Center. By gender, 192 male and 55 female students are attending the school.
There are 73 White (29.55%), 1 Black/African American (0.40%), 105 Hispanic (42.51%), 4 Asian (1.62%), and 167 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 247 | 192 | 55 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 71 | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 73 | 63 | 10 |
| Two More | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 50 | 42 | 8 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ
- 623-738-0022
- School Website
- Online Application
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