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 is New River Community and Technical College (2.10 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
| Valley College-Beckley | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 4 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 331 students | 1,060 students |
 | ||
| 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 ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.33 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 43% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,900 | $23,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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