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Mountain State College
Parkersburg, West Virginia · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1508 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Phone: (304) 485-5487 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Mountain State College is a private for-profit trade school in Parkersburg, WV offering medical assistant programs. Accreditation status is not found in DAPIP federal records.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, aside from the state average completion rate of 68.5% for West Virginia, which is not directly comparable here.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV, so federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $18,751 | $16,786 | 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
Mountain State College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Federal data does not show an accreditor on file with DAPIP, and this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students cannot use FAFSA or Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The campus's primary program area is medical assistant training, with three completers reported in the most recent federal data under that program family.
Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal sources. Completion rate for this campus compared with the West Virginia state average of 68.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the available data shows a small, single-program focus in medical assistant training, this campus may be of interest to students specifically seeking that field in the Parkersburg, WV area, though program length and schedule are not detailed in the data provided and should be confirmed directly with the school. Given the lack of Title IV participation and missing accreditation status in DAPIP, prospective students should verify accreditation and program details directly with Mountain State College and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mountain State College's federal data lists one program family, medical assistant programs, with three completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus is listed as 'Not found in DAPIP' in federal data. Contact the school directly at (304) 485-5487 or visit https://www.msc.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared with the West Virginia state average of 68.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal 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 at (304) 485-5487 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mountain State College is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect financial aid eligibility, cost structure, and accreditation requirements, which is relevant given this campus does not participate in Title IV aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the federal data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its medical assistant programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal record on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237598, or contact Mountain State College directly to ask about current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not include program schedule or format details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school at (304) 485-5487 to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in the federal data provided. Contact the school directly for this information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mountain State College by phone at (304) 485-5487 or through its website at https://www.msc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided does not include comparative information on other nearby schools offering medical assistant programs; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237598 for regional comparisons.
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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.