C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Irwin, Pennsylvania 15642
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 86%
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
F
33/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

57
Total Enrollment
86%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$31,912
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,544
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,881
Median debt at graduation
77.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
77.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 45th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$46,248$55,902+-0%#392 of 757#410$10,830
Health and Medical Administrative Services$27,387————$7,793

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $265,969
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,468/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15637 (5.5% cap, Herminie)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,535 $12,535

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

57
Total Students
86%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 14%
Asian 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Fully Online 56%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute?
Tuition at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute is $12,535 for in-state students and $12,535 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute?
The graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute a good school?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute has a total enrollment of 57 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology