Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
Carthage, MO 64836-1332
About Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Carthage, Missouri, enrolling about 26 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (92.3%) and Two or More Races (7.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center | — | $16,874 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| 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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center really?
Evidence: average net price at Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is $16,874.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $16,874 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,920 above the Missouri median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $1,903 above 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.
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$16,874
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,180 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,716 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,808 |
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is known for
Top program completions
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other27
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center.
Campus
Location
Carthage, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64836-1332
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 13% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
Size
Enrollment
26
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 37
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 55.88%
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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center.
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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center was 0.00%.
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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center 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 | — | — | $10,875 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,876 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,379 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,916 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,261 |
| 2018 | — | — | $15,677 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,320 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,431 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,117 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,544 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,233 |
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
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center reported total enrollment of about 26 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (92.3%), Two or More Races (7.7%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 55.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center in 2024 is 26 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
75.00% 100% Completion Time
75.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.00% of students graduating from Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 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.
What do Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center.
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 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,268
- Missouri median near the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 0.89× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median near 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.
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center at a glance
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is a public institution in Carthage, MO.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian92.3%Two or More Races7.7%Black or African American0.0%
Schools near Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
Other campuses in Carthage, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center located?
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is located in Carthage, MO.
How much does Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,874 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center?
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37 students, White (92.3%), Two or More Races (7.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center public or private?
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is a public institution located in Carthage, MO.
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center an HBCU?
No. Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center a tribal college?
No. Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center 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.