C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

Waynesville Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Waynesville, Missouri 65583
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

21
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$19,044
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Waynesville Career Center ▼

33% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$248,956
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,277
1-Year Change
+7.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Waynesville Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,979
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,063
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
77.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
66.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Waynesville Career Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$36,530$53,371-5%#461 of 757#398$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Waynesville Career Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $248,956
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,277/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65584 (4.0% cap, Saint Robert)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

60%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Out Loans
$19,044
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$22,981
$30,001 - $48,000$21,778
$48,001 - $75,000$12,372

Student Demographics

21
Total Students
100%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
33%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%
With Family 67%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Waynesville Career Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Waynesville Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Waynesville Career Center?
The graduation rate at Waynesville Career Center is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Waynesville Career Center a good school?
Waynesville Career Center has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Waynesville Career Center?
Waynesville Career Center has a total enrollment of 21 students.
Is there rental demand near Waynesville Career Center?
Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Waynesville Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Waynesville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology