What programs does Academy of Careers and Technology offer?

The school offers certificates in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Ground Transportation, plus six other programs.

What credential level do these programs lead to?

All listed programs are undergraduate certificates.

How much do students typically earn after attending?

The typical median earnings reported 10 years after entry are $32,756.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate is 79.3%.

Is this a large or small school?

It is a small institution with 168 total students.

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Academy of Careers and Technology

Beckley, West Virginia · public · mainly awards certificates · 168 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$9,988

cheaper than 39% of comparable schools

Completion rate

79.3%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,756

earns ~$3,279.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Academy of Careers and Technology is a public school in Beckley, WV that mainly awards certificates. With 168 students, it offers training in trades like HVAC, plumbing, and cosmetology. The average annual net price after aid is $9,988.

What to know

The school reports a 79.3% completion rate, meaning most students who start finish their programs. Reported median earnings ten years after entry are $32,756. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the data.

Net price is 143% above the West Virginia median ($4,111) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Academy of Careers and Technology offer?: The school offers certificates in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Ground Transportation, plus six other programs.
What credential level do these programs lead to?: All listed programs are undergraduate certificates.
How much do students typically earn after attending?: The typical median earnings reported 10 years after entry are $32,756.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate is 79.3%.
Is this a large or small school?: It is a small institution with 168 total students.
Is Academy of Careers and Technology public or private?: It is a public school.

Other options in West Virginia

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Ben Franklin Career Center	Dunbar	$3,382	78.6%	$37,962
Cabell County Career Technology Center	Huntington	$3,657	72.4%	$33,975
Mercer County Technical Education Center	Princeton	$2,225	80.8%	$33,511
West Virginia University at Parkersburg	Parkersburg	$1,807	34.6%	$35,171
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College	Logan	$10,321	26.9%	$32,153
Fred W Eberle Technical Center	Buckhannon	$2,129	98.7%	$43,364

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 237729. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.