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Cabell County Career Technology Center

Huntington, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:

Electrician schoolsMedical assistant programsHVAC schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsWelding schools
64%completion rate · West Virginia avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$35,834median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$33,975median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$8,474annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 1035 Norway Ave, Huntington, WV 25705 · Phone: (304) 528-5106 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Cabell County Career Technology Center is a public trade school in Huntington, West Virginia, offering electrician, medical assistant, and HVAC programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Cabell County Career Technology Center has a 64.1% completion rate, near the state average of 68.5%, and graduates earn a median of $33,975 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Cabell County Career Technology Center is $8,474, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs. About 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Cabell County Career … Cabell County Career …: 64.1% 64.1% West Virginia average West Virginia average: 68.5% 68.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$43,620$64,810$83,920
Medical assistants$30,890$37,180$41,140
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,160$48,850$60,790
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$28,270$37,660$49,740
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$36,700$48,810$60,170

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $27,368 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 12 $23,747 $26,585 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported $24,035 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 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.

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About this school

Cabell County Career Technology Center is a public trade and career school in Huntington, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can apply for FAFSA-based aid. The campus offers five program families, with the most-completed trade programs being electrician schools, medical assistant programs, and HVAC schools.

Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 64.1%, which is near the state average of 68.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,975. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $8,474, and 66.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 51 undergraduate students and 51 trade completers, this is a small campus operating in a midsize suburb setting. The program mix of hands-on trades like electrical, HVAC, auto mechanics, and welding, alongside medical assistant training, suggests a fit for students seeking direct-entry career training rather than long academic degree tracks; program length details are not reported here, so adult learners and career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data yourself, check the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Cabell County Career Technology Center offers five program families, with the top programs being electrician schools, medical assistant programs, and HVAC schools. Auto mechanic and welding schools round out the offerings.

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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid. About 66.7% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 64.1%, which is near the state average of 68.5%, according to federal Scorecard data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (304) 528-5106 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,975 per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $8,474 in federal data.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding support compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (304) 528-5106 or via its website for current schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program mix of hands-on trades such as electrical, HVAC, and welding, alongside medical assistant training, may suit students seeking direct career-entry training, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Cabell County Career Technology Center at (304) 528-5106 or visit its website at https://www.cabellschools.com/Domain/12 for application details.

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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.

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