C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

West Virginia Northern Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
West Virginia Northern Community College campus, Wheeling, WV
West Virginia Northern Community College campus, Wheeling, WV. Photo: WVnativeson at en.wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
A
83/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
F
28/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,263
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,998
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near West Virginia Northern Community College ▼

38% 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
$163,534
Avg Monthly Rent
$885
1-Year Change
+8.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Virginia Northern Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,162
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,298
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,245
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among associate-degree-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 West Virginia Northern Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,473$68,804-15%#899 of 962#556$10,720
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$43,466$46,528-29%#547 of 560#520$7,602
Business/Commerce—$36,682-27%#197 of 205#171—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,166$35,774-19%#861 of 947#596$11,410

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 West Virginia Northern Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $163,534
  • Avg rent near campus: $885/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26031 (8.5% cap, Benwood)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,720 $11,904

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$3,998
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,297
$30,001 - $48,000$2,008
$48,001 - $75,000$5,128
$75,001 - $110,000$9,197
$110,001+$8,054

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 30 grads/yr General Studies 25 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 21 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 18 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 13 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 11 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 9 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 9 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Information Technology 9 grads/yr Petroleum Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 7 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 7 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 7 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 6 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 5 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 4 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,263
Total Students
64%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)
38%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 91%
Hispanic 2%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%
With Family 62%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~485 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 16%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?
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 West Virginia Northern Community College?
Tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $3,720 for in-state students and $11,904 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,998.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?
The graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College a good school?
West Virginia Northern Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): 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 West Virginia Northern Community College?
West Virginia Northern Community College has a total enrollment of 1,263 students.
Is there rental demand near West Virginia Northern Community College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at West Virginia Northern Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 485 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wheeling area.

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