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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia

2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia

10 Schools Ranked
$11,974 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,751 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in West Virginia to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia
291 Total Awards
$14,102 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,989 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in West Virginia. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 291 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at WVJC Morgantown is $14,102. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from WVJC Morgantown accumulate an average of $10,989 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown Report

#2

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
26 Total Awards

Out of the 10 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Martinsburg College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Martinsburg College is a small private for-profit school situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It awarded 26 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Martinsburg College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Martinsburg College Report

#3

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, West Virginia
99 Total Awards
$16,482 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Valley College-Martinsburg. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 99 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,482 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Valley College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#4

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, West Virginia
54 Total Awards
$19,614 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Huntington Junior College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 54 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from Huntington Junior College accumulate an average of $19,614 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
377 Total Awards
$5,086 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,153 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Pierpont Community and Technical College is located in Fairmont, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 377 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,086 in tuition and fees if they attend Pierpont Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,056. On average, associate degree students take out $13,153 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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172 Total Awards
$8,782 Avg Student Debt

New River Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. New River Community and Technical College is located in Beaver, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 172 associate degrees to qualified students.

Associate Degree recipients from New River Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $8,782 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Mountain State College

Parkersburg, West Virginia
9 Total Awards
$8,665 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Mountain State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Mountain State College is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,665 to cover tuition and fees at Mountain State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Mountain State College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Mountain State College Report

#6

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
3,322 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,438 Avg Student Debt

American Public University System landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 3,322 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,438 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full American Public University System Report

#9

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, West Virginia
339 Total Awards
$5,132 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,721 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in South Charleston, West Virginia, and it awarded 339 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College is $5,132. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,598. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,721 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Alderson Broaddus University

Philippi, West Virginia
4 Total Awards
$31,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Alderson Broaddus University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia ranking. Philippi, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Alderson Broaddus University, expect to pay an average of $31,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Alderson Broaddus University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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