The answer, from the federal files
- Whole-program tuition, 2024-25
- middle $5,000; half of 77 programs cost $3,805 to $5,875 (IPEDS)
- Listed cost on state WIOA training lists
- middle $4,615; $3,182 to $5,800 across 2,199 programs
- Lengths and tuition: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- State WIOA lists: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
Program cost by state (clock-hour schools, 3 or more reporting)
| State | Programs reporting | Middle | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $5,000 | $3,500 to $11,476 |
| Florida | 8 | $2,872 | $438 to $3,805 |
| Ohio | 8 | $5,650 | $5,000 to $11,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $5,500 | $5,000 to $12,317 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $4,900 | $4,900 to $5,000 |
| California | 4 | $5,435 | $4,995 to $11,476 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $4,472 | $4,175 to $5,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $4,255 | $4,255 to $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $3,595 | $3,595 to $12,345 |
| Utah | 3 | $2,700 | $1,697 to $3,294 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $4,000 | $4,000 to $5,000 |
Why community colleges (charged by the year) are not in these figures
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