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Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554 · Phone: (304) 367-4907 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public trade school in Fairmont, WV, offering aviation maintenance, culinary arts, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Pierpont's completion rate is 42.1%, below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $12,110 with median earnings of $35,132 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pierpont; the school participates in Title IV financial aid, and about 21.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $35,220 | $45,470 | $70,950 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,520 | $61,100 | $82,480 |
| Medical assistants | $30,890 | $37,180 | $41,140 |
| Medical records specialists | $31,610 | $47,360 | $59,950 |
| Phlebotomists | $30,570 | $39,250 | $44,570 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
| Electricians | $43,620 | $64,810 | $83,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,120 | $34,360 | $39,310 |
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 | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $27,352 | $40,365 | $13,271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | $21,052 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 12 | $94,290 | $86,867 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $27,352 | $40,365 | $13,271 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $27,352 | $40,365 | $13,271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $32,029 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 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
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public trade and career campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, located in a distant town setting. The school is accredited, with programmatic accreditors including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation, and the Higher Learning Commission. Because the school participates in Title IV, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Across 22 programs, the most-awarded trade credentials are in aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, culinary and pastry schools, and medical assistant programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 42.1%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,110, and median earnings ten years after entry were $35,132. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.9% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the roughly 959 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds.
With 223 trade program completers reported, Pierpont may suit students pursuing hands-on credentials in aviation maintenance, culinary arts, or allied health fields; specific program lengths and scheduling are not detailed here, so career changers should confirm format and duration directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pierpont offers 22 trade and career programs, with the most-awarded being aviation maintenance (A&P), culinary & pastry arts, and medical assistant programs. Other program families include medical billing and coding, phlebotomy, radiology tech, electrician training, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Pierpont is accredited. Its accreditors include the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Higher Learning Commission.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Pierpont participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.1%, 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 $12,110, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $35,132, per 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pierpont is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported programs compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (304) 367-4907 or visit pierpont.edu to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443492.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; check with the specific program department or the school's website for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pierpont Community and Technical College at (304) 367-4907 or through its website, https://www.pierpont.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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.