Academy for Careers and Technology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,969 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 37 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.14%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 42.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 37
Academy for Careers and Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Academy for Careers and Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Academy for Careers and Technology?
Academy for Careers and Technology is located in Mullins, SC (ZIP 29574).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology public or private?
Academy for Careers and Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Academy for Careers and Technology cost?
Average net price after aid: $8,969.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,969 |
How big is Academy for Careers and Technology?
Total enrollment: 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 37 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Academy for Careers and Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 57.14%.
First-year retention: 51.7%.
What do graduates of Academy for Careers and Technology earn?
Median earnings: $42,099 six years after entry; $46,553 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
26.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Academy for Careers and Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.14%; median earnings $46,553 at 10 years; net price $8,969. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Academy for Careers and Technology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,969
2024 Value
In 2024 Academy for Careers and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,969.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,876 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,969 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 86.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Return on Investment
$46,553 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1197.61% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Academy for Careers and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Academy for Careers and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Academy for Careers and Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Academy for Careers and Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $44,845
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Academy for Careers and Technology is a public institution located in Mullins, SC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 37 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (86.5%), White (13.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.14%. Approximately 26.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Mullins, SC 29574
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Academy for Careers and Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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 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
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.