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The main campus of Mountain State is in Parkersburg, WV (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Mountain State offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Mountain State students most commonly major in a field related to law and computer science and engineering.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 100 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Mountain State. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Mountain State College
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3993
General Phone: (304) 485-5487
http://www.mountainstate.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer support |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | substance abuse counseling |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical transcription |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Mountain State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 29 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mountain State had a total enrollment of 100 students (113 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parkersburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,165 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,877 |
Financial Aid:
Mountain State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $24,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $24,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mountain State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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