Academy of Careers and Technology
Public in Beckley, WV. 7 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, electrician, HVAC, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | $40,760 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 25 | $11,739 | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $11,739 one year out, 49% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $40,760 one year out, 18% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Valley College-Beckley (Beckley, WV), about 1 miles away
- New River Community and Technical College (Beaver, WV), about 2 miles away
- Fayette Institute of Technology (Oak Hill, WV), about 13 miles away
- Mercer County Technical Education Center (Princeton, WV), about 30 miles away
- Bluefield State University (Bluefield, WV), about 37 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.