The answer, from the federal files
- Whole-program tuition, 2024-25
- middle $1,355; half of 119 programs cost $808 to $2,662 (IPEDS)
- Listed cost on state WIOA training lists
- middle $1,200; $750 to $2,175 across 1,869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25 | $2,628 | $614 to $14,039 |
| Ohio | 23 | $740 | $515 to $9,350 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $1,525 | $698 to $2,385 |
| California | 12 | $2,337 | $525 to $16,084 |
| Texas | 7 | $4,550 | $900 to $13,050 |
| Utah | 6 | $451 | $330 to $635 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $15,284 | $1,087 to $16,900 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $1,385 | $585 to $12,108 |
| New York | 5 | $2,000 | $1,650 to $2,080 |
| Michigan | 4 | $1,355 | $1,355 |
| Arizona | 3 | $1,705 | $1,705 to $3,030 |
Why community colleges (charged by the year) are not in these figures
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