West Virginia Business College-Wheeling

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,000

5.26% growth from 2015

2016 Average Net Price

$25,758

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

106

100% Full-Time

About

West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2016, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling were Surgical Technologist (14 degrees awarded), Accounting (8 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (6 degrees).

In 2016, 39 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is $10,000, which is $2,032 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is $10,000

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,758.

In 2016, 96% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Business College-Wheeling received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,000

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling was $10,000.

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

Average Net Price

$25,758

2016 Value

18.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 West Virginia Business College-Wheeling had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,758. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of West Virginia Business College-Wheeling grew by 18.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Business College-Wheeling (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 4% with respect to 2015, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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 Business College-Wheeling had a total enrollment of 106 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is 106 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.5% White and 7.55% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (76.4%), followed by White Male (16%) and Black or African American Female (5.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 106 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is 106 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2016 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 Business College-Wheeling was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), West Virginia Business College-Wheeling had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
98 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is 92.5% White and 7.55% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 17 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Business College-Wheeling. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is white (39 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is Surgical Technologist (14 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (8 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (6 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (5 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), and Business (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling in 2016 are Legal (5 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2016).

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 Business College-Wheeling are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are Legal (5 degrees awarded), Health (17 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees) (as of 2016).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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 Business College-Wheeling.

Most Common (2016)

Surgical Technologist
14 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
8 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2016, the most common associates degree concentration at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling was Surgical Technologist with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 11 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 4 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling in Surgical Technologist, which is 0.4 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 10 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling in Surgical Technologist, which is 2.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is white (39 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

White Female
28 degrees awarded
White Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling is white female (28 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (11 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia Business College-Wheeling employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are Female No academic rank (5), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$691k

2016 Salaries

3.42%

decline from 2015

In 2016, West Virginia Business College-Wheeling paid a median of $691k in salaries, a 3.42% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$275k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, West Virginia Business College-Wheeling paid a total of $275k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling was Female No academic rank with 5 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia Business College-Wheeling.

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