Is financial aid available and how common is it among students?

Yes, 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability for those who qualify.

What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?

Students in the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program report median earnings of $45,354 two years after completion.

How many students finish their program?

The completion rate is reported at 28.6%, meaning roughly one in three students who start the program finish.

How many students are enrolled at this school?

There are 172 students currently enrolled, making it a very small institution.

Is Applied Tech a public or private school?

Applied Tech is a public school located in Sunset Hills, MO.

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Applied Tech

Sunset Hills, Missouri · public · mainly awards certificates · 172 students · Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr

$23,405

cheaper than 16% of comparable schools

Completion rate

28.6%

Median debt at completion

$14,750

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$56,508

earns ~$2,414.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Applied Tech is a public institution in Sunset Hills, MO, that mainly awards certificates to students seeking career training. With a small enrollment of 172 students, the school offers programs like Practical Nursing that lead to entry-level work.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $23,405, which is a significant financial commitment. Only 28.6% of students complete their programs, and the median student debt at completion is $14,750. However, graduates in Practical Nursing programs report median earnings of $45,354 two years after finishing.

Net price is 46% above the Missouri median ($16,078) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 46% above the national median ($38,679) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$45,354

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Questions students ask

Is financial aid available and how common is it among students?: Yes, 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability for those who qualify.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?: Students in the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program report median earnings of $45,354 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program?: The completion rate is reported at 28.6%, meaning roughly one in three students who start the program finish.
How many students are enrolled at this school?: There are 172 students currently enrolled, making it a very small institution.
Is Applied Tech a public or private school?: Applied Tech is a public school located in Sunset Hills, MO.

Other options in Missouri

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Concorde Career College-Kansas City	Kansas City	$29,500	70.4%	$35,242
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center	Cape Girardeau	$17,598	76.6%	$44,369
Crowder College	Neosho	$9,023	39%	$35,987
Four Rivers Career Center	Washington	$27,746	not reported	$48,199
Ozarks Technical Community College	Springfield	$6,936	28.6%	$36,455
Jefferson College	Hillsboro	$7,378	32.3%	$40,782

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 417716. 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.