- 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 48%.
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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
59 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
54 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
90 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
2%
52%
% Hawaiian
85%
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,170
$15,818
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,848
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,230
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
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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