West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
- West Virginia Career Institute's 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 in specialized business degree in only months. 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 in specialized business degree in months not years.
School Highlights
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute serves 73 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,170
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 180% over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
56 staff

Student Body
The student population of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
73 students
447 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
73 students
282 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
165 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
90 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
292 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
229 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%

% Black
7%
12%

% White
86%
61%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%


Diversity Score
0.25
0.59

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
59%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,800
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,170 is less than the state average of $17,669. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$17,669

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,848
$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,230
$6,111

Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute cost?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's private state tuition is approximately $13,170.
What is West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's ranking?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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