Western Area Career & Technology Center
Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment
Also known as: Western Area CTC
What Are the Key Stats for Western Area Career & Technology Center?
Total Enrollment
23
Program Completions
9
Last reported year
Average Net Price
$2,520
After financial aid
Retention Rate
50%
Full-time students
How Western Area Career & Technology Center Compares
A compact 23-student body makes Western Area Career & Technology Center smaller than most trade-college peers. A $2,520 average net price after aid gives the cost-side picture. Smaller schools tend to specialize, so program fit matters more here than at larger competitors.
Where is Western Area Career & Technology Center?
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Is Western Area Career & Technology Center Accredited?
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools Since 1994 · Next review May 2027
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited.
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Western Area Career & Technology Center programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
In the CDL A program at Western Area Career & Technology Center, 37% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 94% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,972 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL A | 94% | 37% | 48% | $14,972 |
Full outcomes detail for Western Area Career & Technology Center →
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Explore Western Area Career & Technology Center
Enrollment
Western Area Career & Technology Center enrolls 23 students. The college maintains a 50% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.
View Full DetailsAcademics
Western Area Career & Technology Center maintains a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 50% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. With very high enrollment intensity, students engage deeply in their studies and campus activities.
View Full DetailsPrograms
Western Area Career & Technology Center offers programs in 1 different fields of study. Popular programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. In 2025, the college awarded 9 degrees and certificates across all programs.
View Full DetailsFinancial Aid
After financial aid, the average net price is $2,520. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.
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Contact Information
Canonsburg, PA, 15317
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Cost Information
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 13 months $18,480
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