B
Good
Score: 63/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
79/100 · earnings-weighted

Carver Career Center

2-Year Public
📍 Charleston, West Virginia 25306
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: 84%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
C
53/100
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

163
Total Enrollment
84%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$2,717
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Carver Career Center ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$94,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,505
1-Year Change
+0.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Carver Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,739
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,840
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
92.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
73.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). 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 Carver Career Center

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers—$51,683-3%#110 of 152#65—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$41,510$44,976-22%#247 of 290#197—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$13,524$20,677-21%#876 of 1025#682—

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 Carver Career Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $94,666
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,505/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25306 (12.4% cap, Charleston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$2,717
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,532
$30,001 - $48,000$7,840

Student Demographics

163
Total Students
70%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 93%
Hispanic 1%
Black 4%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 73%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~44 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Carver Career Center?
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 Carver Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Carver Career Center?
The graduation rate at Carver Career Center is 84%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Carver Career Center a good school?
Carver Career Center has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): 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 Carver Career Center?
Carver Career Center has a total enrollment of 163 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Carver Career Center?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Carver Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 44 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Charleston area.

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