D
Below Average
Score: 39/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Valley College-Beckley

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Beckley, West Virginia 25801
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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
D
41/100
Experience
F
18/100
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

181
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
44%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Valley College-Beckley, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$24,070
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,156
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
62.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
74.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among similar 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 Valley College-Beckley

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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$19,046$23,673-31%#631 of 637#614$9,500

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 Valley College-Beckley Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $151,534
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,068/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25880 (6.0% cap, Bradley)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
88%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

181
Total Students
94%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 1%
Black 6%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Valley College-Beckley?
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 Valley College-Beckley?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Valley College-Beckley?
The graduation rate at Valley College-Beckley is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Valley College-Beckley a good school?
Valley College-Beckley has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Valley College-Beckley?
Valley College-Beckley has a total enrollment of 181 students.

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