Academy for Careers and Technology
- Graduation Rate
- 56% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $46,553 C+
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $8,969 B+
- 48% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 37
Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 29.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $29.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $29.1 over 20 years. Net gain: $1,007,754.
What The Data Says
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A C+ overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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Every $1 invested returns $29.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Academy for Careers and Technology
Academy for Careers and Technology is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 37
- Setting
- Town
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Academy for Careers and Technology
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $8,969 a year after grants and scholarships — 48% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $46,553 ten years after enrolling — 14% above the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Academy for Careers and Technology is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Academy for Careers and Technology? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Academy for Careers and Technology, located in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 56%.
- Retention Rate
- 52%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.23
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Academy for Careers and Technology? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Academy for Careers and Technology, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $8,969. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,969 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $8,969
- Pell Grant Rate
- 27%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $8,969
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Academy for Careers and Technology — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Academy for Careers and Technology Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Academy for Careers and Technology earn a median of $46,553, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $42,099
- 8 Years
- $44,794
- 10 Years
- $46,553
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (15)
- 60%
- 100% (15)
- 60%
- 100% (15)
- 60%
- 100% (15)
- 60%
How Academy Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Academy for Careers and Technology Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Academy for Careers and Technology delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $8,969/year ($35,876 total). Graduates earn $46,553 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,043,630 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,007,754 (29.1× your investment).. With a 56% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $35,876
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,043,630
- Net Return
- $1,007,754
- ROI Multiple
- 29.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $8,969
- Graduation Rate
- 56%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Academy for Careers and Technology awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $35,917 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Academy for Careers and Technology's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Academy for Careers and Technology? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Academy for Careers and Technology, located in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 56%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Academy for Careers and Technology? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Academy for Careers and Technology, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $8,969. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,969 after need-based grants.
Is Academy for Careers and Technology Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Academy for Careers and Technology earn a median of $46,553, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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