- 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 served 73 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 39%.
School Overview
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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
58 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
73 students
448 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
73 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
90 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 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
85%
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
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$9,911
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$13,863
% 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 tuition is approximately $13,170 for In-State students and $13,170 for Out-State students.
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