Academy of Careers and Technology
Beckley, West Virginia · Public · 168 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 11 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,696 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,453 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,421 |
| $110k and up | $9,558 |
| All families (average) | $9,988 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $17,407 | -$16,613 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,310 | +$18,290 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,602 | +$7,582 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 82% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.