C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
83/100 · earnings-weighted

Putnam Career and Technical Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Eleanor, West Virginia 25070
🌐 www.pctc.edu/
Putnam Career and Technical Center
Putnam Career and Technical Center
ℹ️
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: 67%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

32
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,611
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Putnam Career and Technical Center ▼

100% 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
$233,275
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+6.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,203
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,190
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
84.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 85th 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.

For parents & investors

The Putnam Career and Technical Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $233,275
  • Avg rent near campus: $963/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25109 (6.3% cap, Red House)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

50%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$4,611
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,611

Student Demographics

32
Total Students
72%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
100%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 97%
Black 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~32 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 50%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Putnam Career and 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 Putnam Career and Technical Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Putnam Career and Technical Center?
The graduation rate at Putnam Career and Technical Center is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Putnam Career and Technical Center a good school?
Putnam Career and Technical Center has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Putnam Career and Technical Center?
Putnam Career and Technical Center has a total enrollment of 32 students.
Is there rental demand near Putnam Career and Technical Center?
Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Putnam Career and Technical Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 32 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Eleanor area.

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