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Randolph Technical Center

Elkins, West Virginia · Public technical college

LPN / LVN programs
85%completion rate · West Virginia avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$38,072median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$13,274annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 200 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 · Phone: (304) 636-9195 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Randolph Technical Center is a public trade school in Elkins, West Virginia, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Randolph Technical Center has an 84.6% completion rate, above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Randolph Technical Center is $13,274, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Randolph Technical Ce… Randolph Technical Ce…: 84.6% 84.6% West Virginia average West Virginia average: 68.5% 68.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 20 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.

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About this school

Randolph Technical Center is a public trade and career training campus in Elkins, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's primary program area is LPN / LVN training, with 20 completers reported in the program family data.

Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 84.6%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,274, and 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

Given its single-program focus on LPN training and its location in a remote town setting, this campus may suit students seeking a direct path into practical nursing rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree environment. Adult learners or career changers considering this path should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling, since not all outcome metrics are captured in this listing.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Randolph Technical Center offers LPN / LVN programs, with 20 program completers reported in federal data. This is the school's single reported program family.

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, so students who qualify can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 84.6%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, per federal Scorecard data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (304) 636-9195 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard for any future updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $13,274.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Randolph Technical Center is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or federal aid programs compared to private for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (304) 636-9195 or visit its website for specific 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 outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486406.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's focus on a single LPN / LVN program in a remote town setting suggests it may fit those seeking a direct route into practical nursing, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Randolph Technical Center by phone at (304) 636-9195 or visit its website at https://rtc.rand.k12.wv.us/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same LPN / LVN programs is not reported in this listing; check the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.

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.

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