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Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

Wilkes Barre, PAPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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79%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,937
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
85
Students
Small campus body
$39,936
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Wilkes Barre, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 85 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
85 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,907
Earnings 5yr: $45,675
Debt: $20,740
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,937
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

59%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,936
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,705

Completion Signals

52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
43%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,247
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

13%
Men
87%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 13% men and 87% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
61%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$30,886
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