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Students attend West Virginia Junior College in Charleston, WV, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. West Virginia Junior College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law, engineering technician, and medical adminstration.
Applicants to West Virginia Junior College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 163 students at the school (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the philosophy of the College to assist the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in both professional and personal environments. The College's programs implement this philosophy by providing specialized training in career fields that offer employment opportunities. Emphasizing business skills designed to enhance employability. Providing general education coursework which emphasizes personal development, communication skills and self confidence. Assisting students in developing skills, attitudes, and work habits consistent with good business practices so that they will achieve a level of employability."
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia Junior College
1000 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
General Phone: (304) 345-2820
http://www.wvjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 36 | medical office assistant |
| Law | 13 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | computer systems tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 0 | word processing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | webmastering |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia Junior College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 59 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 5 |
In 2007, West Virginia Junior College had a total enrollment of 163 students (153 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 98% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, 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 | $ 10,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,225 |
| Books and supplies | $ 252 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1057300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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