West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

www.wvjc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,196

3.13% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,342

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.962%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

394

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

59.5%

25 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is $13,196, which is $5,036 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,342.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Junior College-Charleston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,196

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was $13,196. The cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is $5,036 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,342

2024 Value

1.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,342. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston grew by 1.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,861

Room and Board

$436

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was of $7,861 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.494% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $436. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 5.63% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.962%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was 0.962%, which represents 2 out of the 208 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston had a total enrollment of 394 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is 394 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.8% White, 5.08% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (77.2%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Black or African American Female (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 394 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is 394 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Virginia Junior College-Charleston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
354 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students
Two or More Races
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is 89.8% White, 5.08% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 84 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 9.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (14 degrees) and Network & System Administration (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (99 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Business (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are Registered nurses (1,586,593 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,473 people), Other managers (877,656 people), Software developers (782,000 people), and Financial managers (545,606 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in 2024 are Health (99 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are Health (99 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,969,353 people), Computer Systems Design (1,175,091 people), Elementary & secondary schools (779,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (556,562 people), and Banking & related activities (517,097 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia Junior College-Charleston.

Most Common (2024)

Medical Office Assistant
15 degrees awarded
General Office Occupations & Clerical Services
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was Medical Office Assistant with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston, which is 0.125 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0968 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in Registered Nursing, which is 10.3 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 57% of students graduating from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
94 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is white (94 degrees awarded). There were 9.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
99 degrees awarded
White Female
87 degrees awarded
White Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is white female (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (87 degrees).

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