West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,795

2023 Average Net Price

$12,127

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

317

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

76.6%

36 Graduates

About

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is a higher education institution located in Kanawha County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (19 degrees), and Network & System Administration (11 degrees).

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987). 84.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (104 degrees), 17.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is $12,795, which is $4,542 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 179 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is $12,795, which is $4,542 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,127.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,795

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was $12,795. The cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is $4,542 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,127

2023 Value

9.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,127. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) grew by 9.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (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

$7,900

Room and Board

$462

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was of $7,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $462. The cost of books and supplies increased by 18.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 179 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 (237987) had a total enrollment of 317 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is 317 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987), both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.1% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.631% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (75.3%), followed by White Male (12.9%) and Black or African American Female (6.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 317 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is 317 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 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 (237987) was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
276 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students
Two or More Races
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is 87.1% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.631% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 77 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is white (104 degrees awarded). There were 17.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (19 degrees) and Network & System Administration (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and Business (9 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 (237987) are Registered nurses (1,543,881 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,867 people), Other managers (851,099 people), Software developers (727,262 people), and Financial managers (532,218 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) in 2023 are Health (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (237987) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) are Health (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Junior College-Charleston (237987) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (237987).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
36 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
19 degrees awarded
Network & System Administration
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987), which is 0.189 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) in Network & System Administration. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) in Registered Nursing, which is 17 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 80% of students graduating from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is white (104 degrees awarded). There were 17.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) employs 8 Instructors. Most academics at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.67M

2023 Salaries

26.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) paid a median of $3.67M in salaries, a 26.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 28.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$467k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) paid a total of $467k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) were Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987) was Female Instructor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (237987).

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