Trade and career programs at Polytech Adult Education
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 | 156 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 112 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 92 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 72 | $55,480 | $58,716 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 61 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 54 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Polytech Adult Education cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,545 |
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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
- 93% 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).
- 100% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- 3.2% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Polytech Adult Education cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,545 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Polytech Adult Education?
93% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Polytech Adult Education graduates earn?
LPN and CNA certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $55,480 one year after finishing.
Is Polytech Adult Education accredited?
Polytech Adult Education is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Dawn Career Institute LLC, Newark: $15,795 a year
- Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design, Newark: $18,000 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware, Newark: $17,225 a year
- Academy of Massage and Bodywork, Bear
- The Salon Professional Academy, Dagsboro: $22,500 a year
- Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes
More: all trade schools in Delaware · Polytech Adult Education 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.