Wilkes Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public certificate and vocational school in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 85 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 52.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,705 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,937 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 85 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.00%
- First-Generation Students: 60.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 73.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 143
- Applicants (IPEDS): 95
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing: what the data shows
Common questions about Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is located in Wilkes Barre, PA (ZIP 18705-0699).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing public or private?
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a Public institution.
How much does Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,937.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,147 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,492 |
How hard is it to get into Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
Admission rate: 79.25%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
Total enrollment: 85 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 143 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
150%-time completion rate: 52.00%.
First-year retention: 42.9%.
What do graduates of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing earn?
Median earnings: $39,936 six years after entry; $48,705 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,678.
58.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.25%; completion rate 52.00%; median earnings $48,705 at 10 years; net price $19,937. 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,937
2024 Value
In 2024 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,937.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,748 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,937 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 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 | — | — | $16,012 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,672 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,987 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,286 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,795 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,261 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,014 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,207 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,489 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,746 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,620 |
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
79.25% Acceptance Rate
95 Total Applicants
53 Students Admitted
42 First-Time Students Enrolled
79.25% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing reported total enrollment of about 85 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.3%), Black or African American (27.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 58.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing in 2024 is 85 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 143 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.9%
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 White at 55.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
52.00% 100% Completion Time
52.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 52.00% of students graduating from Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 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: 6% male / 94% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
Return on Investment
$17,678 Median Student Debt
$48,705 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
510.74% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
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: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,332
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public institution located in Wilkes Barre, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 85 students. Student body composition includes White (55.3%), Black or African American (27.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The admission rate is 79.25%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.00%. Approximately 58.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing located?
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is located in Wilkes Barre, PA.
What is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is 79.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 95 applicants and 53 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,937 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 143 students, White (55.3%), Black or African American (27.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
About 60.6% of students at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing earn?
Median earnings are $39,936 six years after entry and $48,705 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,678.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing public or private?
Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public institution located in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing an HBCU?
No. Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing a tribal college?
No. Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.