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 78 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 78 students
Private-state tuition: $13,170
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 12%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 600% over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
78 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
78 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
88%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
College Completion Rate
67%
56%
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 $17,415. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$17,415
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,116
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,298
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 78 students
Private-state tuition: $13,170
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 12%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
