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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 316 Eastern Drive, Moorefield, WV 26836 · Phone: (304) 434-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public trade and career school in Moorefield, WV, offering auto mechanic programs and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College has a 41.7% completion rate, below the state average of 68.5%, with median graduate debt of $8,500 and median earnings of $31,636 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College; federal financial aid is accepted, and about 26.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $28,270 | $37,660 | $49,740 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public community and technical college located in Moorefield, West Virginia, in a remote rural setting. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and federal financial aid (Title IV) applies for students who qualify. The campus's trade offerings are concentrated in auto mechanic schools, which make up its top program area.
Federal data show a completion rate of 41.7%, which is below the state average of 68.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,636. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body with demonstrated financial need.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 225 and only 3 trade completers reported, this campus offers a compact program setting. The auto mechanic program may suit students seeking focused, hands-on technical training, though whether it is designed for short-term or longer associate-degree pathways is not detailed in the available data. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current program lengths, accreditation status, and costs directly with the school by phone or website, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers auto mechanic schools programs, which are its top reported trade program area, with 2 programs listed in this category.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 26.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.7%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,636.
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) 434-8000 or visit https://www.easternwv.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review detailed federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?438708.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify whether programs are designed for adult career changers; this fit is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school to discuss program format and scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College by phone at (304) 434-8000 or through its website at https://www.easternwv.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; check the College Scorecard for outcomes at other institutions in the area.
Nearby trade and career schools in West Virginia
- Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegePetersburg, WV
- New River Community and Technical CollegeBeaver, WV · 36% completion
- James Rumsey Technical InstituteMartinsburg, WV · 77% completion
- Cabell County Career Technology CenterHuntington, WV · 64% completion
- Ben Franklin Career CenterDunbar, WV · 86% completion
- Martinsburg CollegeMartinsburg, WV · college
- Pierpont Community and Technical CollegeFairmont, WV · 42% completion
- Valley College-MartinsburgMartinsburg, WV · college
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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.