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Academy of Careers and Technology graduates report median earnings of $27,544 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Beckley, WV · Public · Less than 2-year

Academy of Careers and Technology is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Beckley, West Virginia (small city). It awarded 102 certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, cosmetology and phlebotomy technician.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$27,544

Median earnings 4 years after

$42,573

Median earnings 10 years after

$32,756

Average net price

$9,988

Completion rate

81%

Completions (2024)

102

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

168

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$17,407	N/A	21
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Undergraduate certificate	$33,114	$41,602	20
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$36,679	$52,310	18
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ground Transportation	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate under 12 weeks	30
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	24
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	Certificate under 12 weeks	21
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	17
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	5
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	Certificate 1-2 yrs	4
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	1
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	0

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Sources: federal figures for Academy of Careers and Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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