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# Western Area Career & Technology Center

Rural Pennsylvania vocational center training licensed practical nurses in a small, focused program.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 40.254722, -80.246117

### Summary

Rural Pennsylvania vocational center training licensed practical nurses in a small, focused program.

### Description

Western Area Career & Technology Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is a public vocational institution specializing in licensed practical nurse training. Operating in a rural setting, the school serves students seeking direct entry into healthcare careers through focused technical instruction.

Total enrollment stands at 39 students. Tuition is $18,480 annually for all students, with a total cost of attendance of $20,030 when books and supplies are included. The school's small size means individualized attention in a single-track program.

This school works best for students committed to becoming a licensed practical nurse and seeking a streamlined, hands-on vocational pathway rather than a broader academic environment. Before enrolling, ask about licensing exam pass rates, job placement outcomes, program length, and clinical rotation sites. For more information, visit www.wactc.net/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 368,407
- **State**: PA
- **City**: Canonsburg
- **Address**: 688 Western Avenue
- **Zip Code**: 15317
- **Sector Group**: Public Less-Than-2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.wactc.net/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $18,480
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $18,480
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $20,030
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $20,030
- **Books and Supplies**: $1,550
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 39
- **Carnegie Classification**: Unclassified
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Data Pending
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training