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Applied Technology Services

Sunset Hills, Missouri · Public technical college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programs
34%completion rate · Missouri avg 69%
$14,750median debt of graduates
$57,854median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$56,508median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,523annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 12721 West Watson Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63127 · Phone: (314) 989-7500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Applied Technology Services is a public trade school in Sunset Hills, Missouri, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Applied Technology Services has a 34.2% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%; median graduate debt is $14,750 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,508, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Applied Technology Services is $27,523, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Applied Technology Se… Applied Technology Se…: 34.2% 34.2% Missouri average Missouri average: 69.3% 69.3% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,580$61,530$70,230

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 71 $42,755 $45,354 $14,750

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Applied Technology Services is a public trade and career-training campus in Sunset Hills, Missouri, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus concentrates on a single program family, awarding LPN / LVN programs, with 71 completers reported and total undergraduate enrollment of 172.

Federal data show a completion rate of 34.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $56,508. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,523, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Placement rates and program-length specifics are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Because the school's only reported program family is LPN / LVN training, this campus is likely to suit students seeking a focused entry into practical/vocational nursing rather than a broad range of trades. Whether a program fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and length details not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Applied Technology Services offers LPN / LVN programs, with 71 reported completers in that field.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 55.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 34.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $14,750, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $56,508.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $27,523.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Applied Technology Services is a public institution, which can affect tuition levels and eligibility for certain state or federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (314) 989-7500 or visit its website for specifics.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417716.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career changers depends on schedule and format details not reported for this campus in federal data; the single reported program area (LPN / LVN) suggests a focused, short-track entry into nursing, but applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements after completing the LPN / LVN program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for licensure guidance.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Applied Technology Services at (314) 989-7500 or through its website, https://www.appliedtech-stl.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby LPN / LVN programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Nearby trade and career schools in Missouri

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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