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Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville, Missouri · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1103 S Cottage Grove, Kirksville, MO 63501 · Phone: (660) 665-2865 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education.
Kirksville Area Technical Center is a public trade school in Kirksville, Missouri offering LPN/LVN programs and auto mechanic training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Kirksville Area Technical Center has a 100.0% completion rate versus a 69.3% Missouri state average, and graduates earn a median of $40,517 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Kirksville Area Technical Center is $12,762, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 61.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,950 | $49,160 | $63,240 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $29,652 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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.
About this school
Kirksville Area Technical Center is a public trade and career training campus in Kirksville, Missouri, located in a remote-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for training. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and, for its nursing program, by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The campus's top programs are LPN / LVN programs, with 16 completers, and auto mechanic schools, with 2 completers, across a total of 2 program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0% for this campus, compared with a Missouri state average of 69.3% — above the state average. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,517. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $12,762, and 61.9% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies as lower-income.
This campus's program mix — a large LPN/LVN track alongside a small auto mechanic offering — suggests it is set up for students seeking focused, occupational training rather than a multi-year degree path; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so adult or career-changer fit should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kirksville Area Technical Center offers LPN / LVN programs (16 completers) and auto mechanic schools (2 completers), across two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and, for nursing, the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, compared with a Missouri state average of 69.3% — above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (660) 665-2865 for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,517, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is $12,762.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it operates with state or local funding and may offer lower tuition than for-profit alternatives.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and Missouri State Board of Nursing, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417628.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to judge career-changer fit; contact the school to ask about scheduling and format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; the LPN program's accreditation by the Missouri State Board of Nursing suggests a nursing licensure pathway, but this should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kirksville Area Technical Center at (660) 665-2865 or visit https://www.kirksville.k12.mo.us/o/katc.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417628 to compare institutions.
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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.