OIC can be found in Fairmont, WV (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at OIC.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
OIC is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 36 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Opportunities Industrialization Center North Central West Virginia
120 Jackson St
Fairmont, WV 26554
General Phone: (304) 366-8142
http://www.oicwv.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, electrocardiograph tech, medical coding, phlebotomy, medical lab assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | nursing assistant, home health aide |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for OIC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 28 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, OIC had a total enrollment of 36 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 89% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairmont, 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.
Financial Aid:
OIC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2579900)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets OIC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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