Academy of Careers and Technology

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2023 Average Net Price

$4,271

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

147

63.9% Full-Time

About

Academy of Careers and Technology is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Academy of Careers and Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (25 degrees), and Electrician (10 degrees).

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Academy of Careers and Technology. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (97 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,271.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Careers and Technology received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$4,271

2023 Value

437%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Academy of Careers and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,271. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Academy of Careers and Technology grew by 437%.

This chart compares the average net price of Academy of Careers and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91% of undergraduate students at Academy of Careers and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.81% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Academy of Careers and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Academy of Careers and Technology had a total enrollment of 147 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology is 94 students and the part-time enrollment is 53. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Academy of Careers and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Academy of Careers and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.5% White, 8.84% Black or African American, and 0.68% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Academy of Careers and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (81.2%), followed by White Male (12%) and Black or African American Male (3.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 147 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Careers and Technology is 94 and the part-time enrollment is 53.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Academy of Careers and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Academy of Careers and Technology was 80%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Academy of Careers and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
133 enrolled students
Black or African American
13 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Academy of Careers and Technology is 90.5% White, 8.84% Black or African American, and 0.68% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 28 more women than men received degrees from Academy of Careers and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Academy of Careers and Technology is white (97 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Academy of Careers and Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (25 degrees) and Electrician (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Academy of Careers and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are Registered nurses (1,453,596 people), Medical & health services managers (156,891 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,612 people), and Physicians (108,347 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology in 2023 are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Precision Production (5 degrees), and Health (42 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are Transportation (24 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Precision Production (5 degrees), and Health (42 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Careers and Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,485,877 people), Outpatient care centers (238,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (223,107 people), Offices of physicians (203,001 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (136,297 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Academy of Careers and Technology.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
26 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
25 degrees awarded
Electrician
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Academy of Careers and Technology was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Academy of Careers and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology, which is 0.582 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (67).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Academy of Careers and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 23 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Careers and Technology in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 25 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 79% of students graduating from Academy of Careers and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Careers and Technology is white (97 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
66 degrees awarded
White Male
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Careers and Technology is white female (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$782k

2023 Salaries

5.55%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Academy of Careers and Technology paid a median of $782k in salaries, a 5.55% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.03% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.93% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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