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Tuition & fees
What a year costs, course by course.
Each program's listed value is the sum of its courses, priced by clock hour: $8 for the universal core, $12 for trade courses (more where the consumables and machines cost more — welding, CNC, aviation, heavy equipment), $10 for capstone and exam preparation, $4 for the supervised externship. Certification exam and state licensing fees are paid to the issuing body and listed separately; the kit is the tools and PPE the student keeps.
Building & Construction
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $450 | |||
| Construction (general) | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Drywall / Painting / Finishing | 4–6 mo | 900 | $450 | $450 | |||
| Electrical | 12–18 mo | 2,730 | $600 | $450 | |||
| Electrical Lineworker | 3–4 mo | 600 | $600 | $450 | |||
| Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice) | 6 mo | 900 | $200 | $450 | |||
| Heavy Equipment Operation | 3–6 mo | 900 | $450 | $450 | |||
| HVAC/R | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $600 | $450 | |||
| Masonry | 9 mo | 1,350 | $300 | $450 | |||
| Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep | 12–24 mo | 3,600 | $1,050 | $450 | |||
| Plumbing & Pipefitting | 12 mo | 1,800 | $600 | $450 | |||
| Roofing | 3–4 mo | 600 | $300 | $450 | |||
| Solar / PV Installation | 3–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $450 | |||
| Welding | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $600 | $450 | |||
| Wind Turbine Technician | 6–12 mo | 1,800 | $450 | $450 |
Manufacturing & Marine
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $650 | $400 | |||
| Drafting / CAD / BIM | 9 mo | 1,350 | $650 | $400 | |||
| Fiberglass / Composites (boatbuilding) | 6 mo | 900 | $300 | $400 | |||
| Industrial Maintenance | 12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $400 | |||
| Robotics / Mechatronics | 12 mo | 1,800 | $650 | $400 | |||
| Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication | 12 mo | 1,800 | $750 | $400 |
Transportation
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body & Collision | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $500 | |||
| Automotive Technology | 12–18 mo | 2,700 | $300 | $500 | |||
| Aviation Maintenance | 18–24 mo | 3,600 | $150 | $500 | |||
| Commercial Driving (CDL) | 1–2 mo | 353 | $150 | $500 | |||
| Diesel & Heavy Truck | 12 mo | 1,800 | $400 | $500 | |||
| Marine Engine / Outboard | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $400 | $500 | |||
| Maritime Crew (deck/engine) | 2–4 mo | 600 | $450 | $500 | |||
| Small Engine & Power Equipment | 3–6 mo | 900 | $400 | $500 |
Hospitality, Food & Tourism
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $300 | $350 | |||
| Bartending & Beverage | 1–3 mo | 450 | $450 | $350 | |||
| Culinary Arts | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $350 | |||
| Event & Tourism Management | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $350 | |||
| Hotel & Hospitality Operations | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $350 | |||
| Restaurant Management | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $350 |
Health & Personal Services
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbering | 9–12 mo | 1,200 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cosmetology | 10–15 mo | 1,500 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Dental Assisting | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Dialysis Technician | 6–9 mo | — | in development | $300 | $300 | — | — |
| EKG Technician | 4 mo | 472 | $125 | $150 | |||
| EMT / Paramedic | 3–18 mo | 2,700 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Esthetics / Spa | 6 mo | 600 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Funeral Service / Mortuary Science | 12–24 mo | 3,600 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Gerontology / Elder Care Aide | 3–6 mo | 900 | $900 | $300 | |||
| Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology | 9–24 mo | 3,600 | $600 | $300 | |||
| Massage Therapy | 6–9 mo | 600 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Medical Assisting | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Medical Billing & Coding | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 1–3 mo | 450 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Optician / Optical Technician | 6–12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Phlebotomy Technician | 4–5 mo | 512 | $125 | $150 | |||
| Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide | 3–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Practical Nursing (LPN) | 12 mo | 1,800 | $150 | $300 | |||
| Psychiatric Technician | 11–12 mo | 1,376 | $120 | $100 | |||
| Respiratory Therapy | 24 mo | 3,600 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Sterile Processing Technician | 3–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Surgical Technology | 12–18 mo | 2,700 | $150 | $300 | |||
| Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant | 9–24 mo | 3,600 | $300 | $300 |
Technology & Design
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $650 | $250 | |||
| Data Center Facilities & Operations Management | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $700 | $250 | |||
| Data Center Technician | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $950 | $250 | |||
| Data Management / Database Administration | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $700 | $250 | |||
| Data Science & Analytics | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $800 | $250 | |||
| Electronics / Telecom Technician | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $250 | |||
| GIS / Surveying / Drone Operations | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $550 | $250 | |||
| Graphic & Digital Media | 9 mo | 1,350 | $250 | $250 | |||
| IT Support / Networking | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $1,000 | $250 | |||
| Printing & Signage | 4–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $250 | |||
| Web & Software Development | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $650 | $250 |
Agriculture, Environment & Public Service
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Corrections Officer | 3–4 mo | 600 | $600 | $300 | |||
| Crime Scene / Forensic Technician | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $600 | $300 | |||
| Day Care / Child Care Provider | 3–6 mo | 900 | $600 | $300 | |||
| Early Childhood Education (preschool teacher) | 9–12 mo | 1,800 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Firefighting / Public Safety | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Law Enforcement / Security | 3–6 mo | 900 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Pest Control Technician | 2–3 mo | 450 | $450 | $300 | |||
| Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $600 | $300 | |||
| Water / Wastewater Operator | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $600 | $300 |
Business & Cross-Cutting
| Program | Months | Clock hr | Tuition | Exam & license fees | Kit | All-in | Per hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance Repair | 3–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $150 | |||
| Bookkeeping / Office Administration | 6–9 mo | 1,350 | $650 | $150 | |||
| Construction Management / Estimating | 9 mo | 1,350 | $450 | $150 | |||
| Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care | 2–4 mo | 600 | $600 | $150 | |||
| Entrepreneurship / Small-Business Ops | 3–6 mo | 900 | $300 | $150 | |||
| Home & Building Inspection | 2–4 mo | 600 | $600 | $150 | |||
| Locksmith & Security Systems | 3–6 mo | 900 | $600 | $150 | |||
| Real Estate & Property Management | 3–6 mo | 900 | $450 | $150 | |||
| Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products | 4–9 mo | 1,350 | $300 | $150 |
How this compares
US public and community-college career programs run about $8–15 per clock hour; private career colleges $15–35. A 1,500-hour cosmetology license typically costs $15–25k at a private school; a nine-month welding program $15–20k; a CDL $4–7k; a CNA $1.5–3k; an aviation A&P $30–60k. VoTechWorks values its courses at the public, non-profit end of that range, shows every course's value on its plan, and gives the courses away: complimentary, as our commitment to get America working.
