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Waynesville Career Center

Waynesville, Missouri · public · mainly awards certificates · 27 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$28,418
cheaper than 3% of comparable schools
Completion rate
69.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,979
earns ~$1,442 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Waynesville Career Center is a public school in Waynesville, MO that mainly awards certificates. With 27 total students, the school serves adults seeking hands-on training in trades like nursing, HVAC, and automotive repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $28,418, while the typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,979. A completion rate of 69.7% indicates that roughly seven out of ten students finish their program. Median student debt at completion is not reported for this institution.

Net price is 136% above the Missouri median ($12,045) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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66.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Missouri.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$36,437
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Missouri:

Questions students ask

How many Pell Grant recipients are there?
About 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are available and what do they lead to?
Programs include Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Audiovisual Communications, all leading to undergraduate certificates.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings 2 years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are reported at $36,437.
How many students complete the program?
The completion rate is reported at 69.7%.
How small is the student body?
The school has a total enrollment of 27 students.

Other options in Missouri

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau$17,59876.6%$44,369
Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe$11,83188.9%$40,665
Crowder CollegeNeosho$9,02339%$35,987
East Central CollegeUnion$13,12833.3%$36,916
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$6,93628.6%$36,455
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro$7,37832.3%$40,782
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 365505. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.