- 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 54 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 50%.
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)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
28 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
54 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
54 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
290 students
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
2%
50%
% Hawaiian
85%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
66%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$11,141
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$16,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,848
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,230
$6,297
Source: 2023 (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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