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Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
Keyser, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 981 Harley O Staggers Sr Dr, Keyser, WV 26726 · Phone: 304788424010 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education.
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center is a public trade school in Keyser, West Virginia, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center has a 57.9% completion rate, below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, and median earnings of $46,022 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Mineral County Vocational Technical Center is $6,780, federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $45,690 | $55,360 | $61,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | 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
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center is a public trade school in Keyser, West Virginia, located in a remote-town setting. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to pay for training. The campus is small, with 14 undergraduates enrolled, and its main trade offering is LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 9 completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.9%, below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Median earnings for students 10 years after entry are $46,022. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $6,780, and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its single, focused LPN program and small enrollment, this campus may suit students seeking a direct, occupation-specific pathway into practical nursing rather than a broad associate-degree experience. Adult or career-changer fit is not directly stated in the data beyond program focus and cannot be inferred further. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center offers LPN / LVN programs, its single listed program family, with 9 completers recorded in federal data.
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 financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.9%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,022, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $6,780.
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 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 at 304-788-4240 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit; the school's focused LPN program suggests a targeted occupational pathway, but applicants should contact the school to confirm scheduling and prerequisites.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after an LPN program are not detailed in this federal data; contact the school or your state nursing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mineral County Vocational Technical Center at 304-788-4240 or through its website at https://www.boe.mine.k12.wv.us/o/mctc.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?368647 for nearby program comparisons.
Nearby trade and career schools in West Virginia
- New River Community and Technical CollegeBeaver, WV · 36% completion
- James Rumsey Technical InstituteMartinsburg, WV · 77% completion
- Fred W Eberle Technical CenterBuckhannon, WV · 98% completion
- Academy of Careers and TechnologyBeckley, WV · 82% completion
- Mercer County Technical Education CenterPrinceton, WV · 79% completion
- Monongalia County Technical Education CenterMorgantown, WV · 68% completion
- Fayette Institute of TechnologyOak Hill, WV · 92% completion
- Putnam Career and Technical CenterEleanor, WV · 84% completion
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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.