Trade and career programs at Austin Career Institute LLC
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate | 70 | n/a | n/a | $8,290 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 64 | $46,562 | n/a | $7,600 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | $6,875 |
Austin Career Institute LLC cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $19,284 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $23,731 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,386 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,773 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $20,017 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,398 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,731 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,731 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 23% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,500 in federal student loans.
- 81% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Austin Career Institute LLC cost?
Tuition and fees are $19,284 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $20,386 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Austin Career Institute LLC?
23% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Austin Career Institute LLC graduates earn?
HVAC certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $46,562 one year after finishing.
Is Austin Career Institute LLC accredited?
Austin Career Institute LLC is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Ann Webb Skin Institute, Austin: $15,025 a year
- Avenue Five Institute, Austin: $12,937 a year
- Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus, Austin: $12,937 a year
- Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin, Austin: $13,900 a year
- CyberTex Institute of Technology, Austin: $16,500 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Austin, Austin: $15,100 a year
More: all trade schools in Texas · Austin Career Institute LLC on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.