West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
- West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is an accredited, degree granting institution. It's mission is to provide area students with the tools needed to achieve career success. Our goal is to provide you with the skills you need to begin your career in a short period of time. Through career-focused classes and hands-on training, you can earn an associate degree in months not years. Our programs are designed to make you employable. As a WVJC student, you will have access to modern classrooms and laboratory equipment, individualized attention in a small class, externship experience in a real-world business and job placement assistance. Graduates of WVJC are eligible, at no additional tuition, to receive brush-up training necessary to upgrade skills as needed.
School Highlights
- West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport serves 188 students (89% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
- West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is the only community colleges within Harrison County, WV.
- The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is Pierpont Community and Technical College (14.9 miles away).
Top Placements
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | (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 | 10 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 188 students | 1,060 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 167 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 21 students | 625 students |
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| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | 2% | 7% |
| % White | 98% | 87% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 66% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $20,900 | $25,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- West Virginia Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools.
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