Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $24,600. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,601 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 1 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
Tuition & Completion Time for 1 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $24,600$2,0001,601 Hours13 Months $18,035

Important Academic Statistics

Total 65 students attended Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 12 (part-time).
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population65
Number of Faculty15
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is $24,600 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
96% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,236 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$24,600
Books & Supplies$2,000
Off-Campus Room & Board$13,390
Off-Campus Expenses$8,931
Average Financial Amount$10,236

Offered Certificate Programs

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing offers 1 career programs for 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, 54 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate1054
Total1054

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 54 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 54 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training54
Total54

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 65 students have enrolled into Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing. By gender, 5 male and 60 female students are attending the school.
There are 41 White (63.08%), 10 Black/African American (15.38%), 10 Hispanic (15.38%), 2 Asian (3.08%), and 12 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total65560
American Indian/Native American000
Asian202
Black/African American10010
Hispanic1028
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White41239
Two More211
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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