Valley College-Beckley
Tel:
(304)252-9547
- Valley College of Technology is a West Virginia Corporation first established in 1979 by Control Data Corporation. The Martinsburg and Beckley campuses were founded in 1983, and the Princeton campus in 1986. Our objectives are to provide quality training, utilize the latest technology, provide career-oriented programs, meet the educational needs of the community, meet the professional needs of the community, to help you succeed.
School Highlights
- Valley College-Beckley serves 331 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
- Valley College-Beckley is one of 2 community colleges within Raleigh County, WV.
- The nearest community college to Valley College-Beckley is New River Community and Technical College (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Valley College-Beckley places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Valley College-Beckley | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 4 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 331 students | 1,060 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 83:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 331 students | 435 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| % Black | 16% | 7% |
| % White | 80% | 87% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 43% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,900 | $25,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Valley College-Beckley is New River Community and Technical College (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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(304)929-5450 3.602,551 - Valley College-PrincetonPrivate, for profit89 students | 28.20 Mi617 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
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Montgomery, WV 25136
(304)734-6601 29.301,162 - Bluefield State CollegePublic1,563 students | 34.60 Mi219 Rock St
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304)327-4000 34.601,563 - Carver Career CenterPublic259 students | 41.10 Mi4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
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