Good

Score: 63/100

Overall (traditional)

A+

Outcome Rating

94/100 · earnings-weighted

James Rumsey Technical Institute

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Martinsburg, West Virginia 25403

🌐 www.jamesrumsey.com/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

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: 89%

Outcomes

B+

77/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

B+

78/100

Prestige

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

137

Total Enrollment

89%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$12,026

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near James Rumsey Technical Institute ▼

40% 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

$379,484

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,802

1-Year Change

+3.7%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at James Rumsey Technical Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,133

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$42,576

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

76.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 97th 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 James Rumsey Technical 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$40,810	$59,335	+6%	#290 of 757	#88	—

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 James Rumsey Technical Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $379,484
Avg rent near campus: $1,802/mo — vs ~$428/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25405 (4.7% cap, Martinsburg)

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🏆 Where James Rumsey Technical Institute Ranks

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

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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
Room	$3,851

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$12,026

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$12,100
$30,001 - $48,000	$13,098
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,668

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 42 grads/yr Electrician 28 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 15 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 12 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from James Rumsey Technical Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Student Demographics

137

Total Students

30%

Women

73%

Traditional Age (18-24)

40%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%

Hispanic 2%

Black 9%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%

With Family 60%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~55 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at James Rumsey Technical 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 James Rumsey Technical Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at James Rumsey Technical Institute?

The graduation rate at James Rumsey Technical Institute is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is James Rumsey Technical Institute a good school?

James Rumsey Technical Institute has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend James Rumsey Technical Institute?

James Rumsey Technical Institute has a total enrollment of 137 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near James Rumsey Technical Institute?

Yes! Approximately 40% of students at James Rumsey Technical Institute live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 55 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Martinsburg area.

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