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60 Colleges
$39,030 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,065 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly trade school graduations, West Virginia is ranked #38 in the country with 5,043 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,758 per year to get their degree at a college in West Virginia, while out of state students will pay an average of $14,089 per year.

An estimated 55% of college students in West Virginia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,266 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,009 full-time undergraduates at Martinsburg College, and 1,691 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 62 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 8% are men and 92% are women.

5% of Martinsburg College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,198 a year.

#2

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,086 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 945 full-time undergraduates at Pierpont Community and Technical College, and 1,613 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

31% of Pierpont Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,009 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Pierpont Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,658 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
90% Freshmen Loans

There are 628 students at Valley College of Technology in total, 628 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 90% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,032 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Valley College of Technology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,848 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,102 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 622 full-time undergraduates at WVJC Morgantown, and 622 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 88% of students at WVJC Morgantown take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,218 a year.

Students who graduate from WVJC Morgantown with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,732 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,128 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 920 full-time undergraduates at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and 3,912 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,112 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,189 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,359 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 1,474, which includes 1,040 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

29% of Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,579 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern is $25,743.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at New River Community and Technical College is 1,053, which includes 679 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

18% of New River Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,750 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from New River Community and Technical College is $25,091.

#8

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,394 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,253 students at WVNCC in total, 571 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at WVNCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,868 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from WVNCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,497 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Academy of Careers and Technology

Beckley, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private

There are 145 full-time undergraduates at Academy of Careers and Technology, and 180 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,602 during the early-career years.

#9

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,132 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,040 full-time undergraduates at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, and 1,662 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

24% of BridgeValley Community & Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,622 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,274 during the early-career years.

#11

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,292 students at MCTC in total, 839 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,271 a year. MCTC has a 6.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCTC is $26,653.

#12

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private

There are 76 full-time undergraduates at Fred W Eberle Technical Center, and 76 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Fred W Eberle Technical Center is 95%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,131 during the early-career years.

#13

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 50,047 students at American Military University in total, 40,362 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,522 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at American Military University is 91%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

36% of American Military University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,334 a year. American Military University has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,867 during the early-career years.

#14

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,008 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,573 undergraduates at Fairmont State, of which 2,861 are full-time, and there are 3,848 students altogether. For undergraduates at Fairmont State, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,285 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,189 during the early-career years.

#15

James Rumsey Technical Institute

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private

There are 107 full-time undergraduates at James Rumsey Technical Institute, and 107 students altogether. James Rumsey Technical Institute has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from James Rumsey Technical Institute is $43,820.

#16

Morgantown Beauty College Inc

Morgantown, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 69 students at Morgantown Beauty College Inc in total, 69 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

64% of Morgantown Beauty College Inc students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,018 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Morgantown Beauty College Inc with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,031 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bluefield State College is 1,243, which includes 949 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Bluefield State College, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

57% of Bluefield State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,432 a year. Bluefield State College has a 4.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Bluefield State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,084 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,132 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,624 students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg in total, 1,213 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

22% of West Virginia University at Parkersburg students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $1,933 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,439 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,604 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,958 students at Marshall University in total, 8,772 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,002 are full-time. It takes the average Marshall University undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,854 a year. Marshall University has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Marshall University is $36,045.

#20

West Virginia Junior College - Charleston

Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,529 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 218 full-time undergraduates at WVJC Charleston, and 218 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 85% of students at WVJC Charleston take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,700 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,625 during the early-career years.

#20

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,495 undergraduates at WVU, of which 18,726 are full-time, and there are 26,269 students altogether. For undergraduates at WVU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

55% of WVU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,411 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WVU is $44,071.

#22

Ross Medical Education Center - Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
49% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ross Medical Education Center - Charleston is 135, which includes 135 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 49% of students at Ross - Charleston take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $12,849 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ross - Charleston is $25,016.

#23

International Beauty School 4

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 85 full-time undergraduates at International Beauty School 4, and 85 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at International Beauty School 4 is 86%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Approximately 86% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,860 a year. The student loan default rate of 12.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from International Beauty School 4 is $18,852.

#24

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,716 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Liberty University is 2,481, of which 2,125 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,767 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,699 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,417 during the early-career years.

#25

Carver Career Center

Charleston, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private

The total student population at Carver Career Center is 178, which includes 178 full-time undergraduates. Carver Career Center has a freshman retention rate of 95%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,242 during the early-career years.

Other West Virginia Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Garnet Career Center 64
27 Cabell County Career Technology Center 63
28 Valley College-Beckley 62
29 Mercer County Technical Education Center 57
30 Huntington School of Beauty Culture 56
31 Monongalia County Technical Education Center 48
32 University of Charleston 47
33 West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport 43
33 Ross Medical Education Center - Morgantown 43
35 Huntington Junior College 39
36 Charleston School of Beauty Culture 33
37 Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy 30
38 West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition 29
38 Putnam Career and Technical Center 29
40 Fayette Institute of Technology 27
41 Roane-Jackson Technical Center 26
42 Wood County School of Practical Nursing 25
43 Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College 24
44 Mineral County Vocational Technical Center 23
45 Ben Franklin Career Center 22
45 Mountain State School of Massage 22
47 Shepherd University 21
47 United Technical Center 21
49 Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center 19
50 Mingo Extended Learning Center 18
51 West Virginia Wesleyan College 15
52 B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing 14
53 John D Rockefeller IV Career Center 12
54 West Virginia University Institute of Technology 11
55 Concord University 8
56 Glenville State College 4
57 Randolph Technical Center 3
58 Mountain State College 2
59 Alderson Broaddus University 0
59 Wheeling University 0

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