Valley College-Beckley

www.valley.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,149
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    165
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.5%
    25 Graduates

    About

    Valley College-Beckley is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Valley College-Beckley were Medical Assistant (58 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 86 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley College-Beckley. 94.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.81% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (44 degrees), 22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,149.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Valley College-Beckley received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $25,149
    2024 Value
    2.54%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Valley College-Beckley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,149. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Valley College-Beckley grew by 2.54%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Valley College-Beckley was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2016 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Valley College-Beckley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 28.1% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Valley College-Beckley had a total enrollment of 165 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Valley College-Beckley is 165 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Valley College-Beckley are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Valley College-Beckley, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.6% White, 8.48% Black or African American, and 2.42% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Valley College-Beckley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (7.23%) and White Male (2.89%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Valley College-Beckley in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 165 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley College-Beckley is 165 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    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 Valley College-Beckley was 65%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      138 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      14 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      4 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Valley College-Beckley is 83.6% White, 8.48% Black or African American, and 2.42% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 76 more women than men received degrees from Valley College-Beckley. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley College-Beckley is white (44 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Valley College-Beckley is Medical Assistant (58 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley College-Beckley, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (86 degrees awarded).

    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 Valley College-Beckley are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Valley College-Beckley in 2024 are Health (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Valley College-Beckley are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Valley College-Beckley are Health (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Valley College-Beckley are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Valley College-Beckley are Health (86 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    5
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    81
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Beckley, which is 0.0617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Beckley in Registered Nursing, which is 0.167 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College-Beckley in Medical Assistant, which is 57 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    63%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Valley College-Beckley completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      44 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      2 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Valley College-Beckley is white (44 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

    44.2% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      176 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      148 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      123 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley College-Beckley is white female (176 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (148 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College-Beckley are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, Management, with 1 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.26M
    2024 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Valley College-Beckley paid a median of $2.26M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 26.6% growth between 2015 and 2023, and a 38.2% growth between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $495k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Valley College-Beckley paid a total of $495k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College-Beckley were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, Management with 1 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

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