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Bluefield State University
Bluefield, West Virginia · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 · Phone: (304) 327-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bluefield State University is a public trade and career school in Bluefield, West Virginia, offering radiology & sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and others.
Median graduate debt is $18,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,217, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 68.5% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bluefield State University; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
| Medical assistants | $30,890 | $37,180 | $41,140 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $37,208 | $12,450 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bluefield State University is a public university in Bluefield, West Virginia, that participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV). It holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Its trade and career-focused offerings are concentrated in two program families: radiology & sonography programs (10 completers) and medical assistant programs (3 completers), for a total of 13 trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 68.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $18,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,217. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the university's 1,042 undergraduates.
This campus, located in a distant town setting, may suit students seeking healthcare-adjacent trade credentials such as radiology/sonography or medical assisting, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career-changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the school's accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bluefield State University offers radiology & sonography programs (10 completers) and medical assistant programs (3 completers), for a total of 13 trade completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 44.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $18,250, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,217, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (304) 327-4000 or via its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bluefield State University is a public institution, which typically means state funding supports lower tuition costs compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237215.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone, since program lengths and schedule format are not reported for this campus; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bluefield State University at (304) 327-4000 or through its website, https://bluefieldstate.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the region.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.