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Boone Career and Technical Center
Foster, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Suite B, Foster, WV 25081 · Phone: (304) 369-4585 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Boone Career and Technical Center is a public trade school in Foster, West Virginia, offering CDL training, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Completion rate compared to West Virginia's state average of 68.5%, median graduate debt, and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Boone Career and Technical Center; federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 18.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $36,350 | $49,480 | $58,720 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $34,480 | $46,340 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,700 | $48,810 | $60,170 |
| Phlebotomists | $30,570 | $39,250 | $44,570 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 98 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | 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
Boone Career and Technical Center is a public trade and career-training campus in Foster, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards the most credentials in CDL / truck driving training, followed by cosmetology and welding, with phlebotomy also offered among its four program families.
Federal Scorecard data shows 114 trade completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 59, though the completion rate for this campus compared to the West Virginia state average of 68.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data, as is the annual cost of attendance. About 18.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some enrollment of lower-income students in a distant rural locale.
Given its program mix, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career training in trucking, cosmetology, or welding rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the available data beyond the program offerings themselves. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest outcome figures before enrolling, since several key cost and outcome metrics are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Boone Career and Technical Center offers four program families: CDL / truck driving training, cosmetology, welding, and phlebotomy. CDL training is the largest program by completions, followed by cosmetology and welding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, so a comparison to the West Virginia state average of 68.5% cannot be made. Contact the school at (304) 369-4585 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The school or the College Scorecard may have updated information.
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 at (304) 369-4585 or visit gobctc.com for current tuition and fee information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Boone Career and Technical Center is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state and federal funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (304) 369-4585 to ask about specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498386.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address fit for career changers, but the school's short-format trade programs in CDL, cosmetology, and welding are common paths for adults seeking new careers. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and enrollment options for adult students.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Boone Career and Technical Center by phone at (304) 369-4585 or visit their website at https://www.gobctc.com/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data. The College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498386 can be used to look up and compare other institutions.
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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.