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The main campus of West Virginia Junior College is in Morgantown, WV (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. West Virginia Junior College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law, business and management, office and administration, and computer science and engineering.
West Virginia Junior College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 152 enrolled students.
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 successfully achieve his/her academic, professional and personal goals. The College's programs evidence this philosophy by: l. providing specialized training in career fields that offer employment opportunities; 2.emphasizing business skills designed to enhance employability; 3. providing general education coursework which emphasizes personal development, communication skills and social issues awareness; 4. providing education and training by combining theoretical concepts with hands-on application; and 5. promoting an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation and accountability through team integration of faculty, administration and student body."
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia Junior College Morgantown
148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
General Phone: (304) 296-8282
http://www.wvjcmorgantown.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer support |
| Business and Management | 10 | business management |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 64 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, West Virginia Junior College had a total enrollment of 152 students (173 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 86% |
| Pennsylvania | 12% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Morgantown, 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 | $ 10,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,375 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500700)
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 | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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