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Putnam Career and Technical Center
Eleanor, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 300 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eleanor, WV 25070 · Phone: 30458634944421 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Putnam Career and Technical Center is a public trade school in Eleanor, West Virginia, offering medical assistant and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Putnam Career and Technical Center has an 84.2% completion rate, above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $36,203, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Putnam Career and Technical Center is $7,475, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 50.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $30,890 | $37,180 | $41,140 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| 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
Putnam Career and Technical Center is a public trade school in Eleanor, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Because it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, students here can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their training. The campus awards two program families, with medical assistant programs (23 completers) and LPN/LVN programs (9 completers) making up its top offerings.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 84.2%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,203. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $7,475, and 50.8% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a student body with significant financial need. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small enrollment of 27 undergraduates and 32 trade completers, this suburban campus operates at a compact scale focused on healthcare-related credentials like medical assisting and practical nursing. The concentration in these two fields may suit students, including career changers, looking for a focused entry point into healthcare work, though program length details are not stated here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Putnam Career and Technical Center offers medical assistant programs and LPN/LVN programs, with 23 and 9 completers respectively in the most recent reported 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 aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 84.2%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,203, 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 $7,475.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published costs and is Title IV eligible, allowing federal financial aid access.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the number or website listed to confirm program schedules.
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 College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?419420.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to judge fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with West Virginia's licensing boards for medical assistant and LPN roles.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Putnam Career and Technical Center by phone at 30458634944421 or visit its website at https://www.pctc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other campuses offering similar programs.
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- 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.