B
Good
Score: 66/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
95/100 · earnings-weighted

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

2-Year Public
📍 Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201
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 (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 99%
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
A+
98/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
37/100

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

119
Total Enrollment
99%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$2,101
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Fred W Eberle Technical Center ▼

44% 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
$162,338
Avg Monthly Rent
$925
1-Year Change
+4.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fred W Eberle Technical Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,364
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,251
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
98.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
84.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 95th 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 Fred W Eberle Technical 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$34,661$41,107-27%#692 of 757#621—

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 Fred W Eberle Technical Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $162,338
  • Avg rent near campus: $925/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26237 (5.9% cap, Tallmansville)

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🏆 Where Fred W Eberle Technical Center Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
99%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$2,101
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,259
$30,001 - $48,000$2,268
$48,001 - $75,000$2,310

Student Demographics

119
Total Students
43%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 98%
Hispanic 1%
Black 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~53 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fred W Eberle Technical 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 Fred W Eberle Technical Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Fred W Eberle Technical Center?
The graduation rate at Fred W Eberle Technical Center is 99%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Fred W Eberle Technical Center a good school?
Fred W Eberle Technical Center has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): 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 Fred W Eberle Technical Center?
Fred W Eberle Technical Center has a total enrollment of 119 students.
Is there rental demand near Fred W Eberle Technical Center?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Fred W Eberle Technical Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 53 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Buckhannon area.

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