Academy for Careers and Technology
Mullins, SC 29574
About Academy for Careers and Technology
Academy for Careers and Technology is a public certificate and vocational school in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolling about 37 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 57.14% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,553 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 57.14%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,553.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Academy for Careers and Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1198% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Careers and Technology | — | $8,969 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| South Carolina (state median) | $12,978 | $11,376 | 63 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Academy for Careers and Technology really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the South Carolina median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Academy for Careers and Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Academy for Careers and Technology is $8,969.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,969 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,407 below the South Carolina median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $6,002 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Academy for Careers and Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Academy for Careers and Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$8,969
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,969 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Academy for Careers and Technology is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Academy for Careers and Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Campus
Location
Mullins, SC
City / state
- ZIP
- 29574
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
37
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 37
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 26.67%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Academy for Careers and Technology was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Academy for Careers and Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,006 |
| 2014 | — | — | $7,350 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,870 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,960 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,216 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,523 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,034 |
| 2020 | — | — | $6,797 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,299 |
| 2022 | — | — | $6,503 |
| 2023 | — | — | $3,766 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Academy for Careers and Technology reported total enrollment of about 37 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (86.5%), White (13.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 26.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Academy for Careers and Technology in 2024 is 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.7%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
57.14% 100% Completion Time
57.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.14% of students graduating from Academy for Careers and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Academy for Careers and Technology graduates earn a median of $46,553 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Academy for Careers and Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,553. Average net price used in cost models: $8,969.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Academy for Careers and Technology graduates report median earnings of $46,553 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Academy for Careers and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Academy for Careers and Technology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Academy for Careers and Technology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $44,845
- South Carolina median 5.5× the median ($8,125)
- Southeast median 6.8× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 6.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Academy for Careers and Technology at a glance
Academy for Careers and Technology
Academy for Careers and Technology is a public institution in Mullins, SC.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American86.5%White or Caucasian13.5%Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Schools near Academy for Careers and Technology
Other campuses in Mullins, SC when available, plus nearby institutions in South Carolina.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within South Carolina, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academy for Careers and Technology located?
Academy for Careers and Technology is located in Mullins, SC.
How much does Academy for Careers and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,969 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Academy for Careers and Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($8,969), completion (57.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,553). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Academy for Careers and Technology?
Academy for Careers and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37 students, Black or African American (86.5%), White (13.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Academy for Careers and Technology earn?
Median earnings are $42,099 six years after entry and $46,553 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Academy for Careers and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology public or private?
Academy for Careers and Technology is a public institution located in Mullins, SC.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology an HBCU?
No. Academy for Careers and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology a tribal college?
No. Academy for Careers and Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Academy for Careers and Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Academy for Careers and Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Academy for Careers and Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.