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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Logan, West Virginia · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601 · Phone: (304) 896-7098 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jan 2026 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Aug 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public trade and career school in Logan, WV, offering surgical technologist, radiology/sonography, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 28.8% completion rate versus a 68.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,190 and median earnings of $32,153 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 50.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $38,010 | $49,110 | $61,610 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
| Medical records specialists | $31,610 | $47,360 | $59,950 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,120 | $34,360 | $39,310 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,700 | $48,810 | $60,170 |
| 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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $32,902 | $40,728 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $32,902 | $40,728 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $32,902 | $40,728 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 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
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public, two-year campus in Logan, West Virginia, located in a distant town locale. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. It holds accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade and career programs most often awarded include surgical technologist programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical billing and coding programs, alongside offerings in EMT training, welding, and medical assisting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 28.8%, which is below the state average of 68.5%. Among the 34 trade program completers tracked, median debt for graduates was $9,190, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $32,153. About 50.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused certificate or associate-level training in healthcare or technical fields rather than a traditional four-year path; specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported here, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the school's 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?
The campus offers surgical technologist programs, radiology and sonography programs, medical billing and coding programs, EMT training, welding programs, and medical assistant programs. Surgical technologist and radiology/sonography are the largest programs by completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 28.8%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,190, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,153, per the College Scorecard.
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) 896-7098 or visit https://www.southernwv.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration for a given program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and the program-specific accreditors listed, and review completion, debt, and earnings figures on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237817.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, career-focused programs in healthcare and technical fields such as surgical technology and medical billing, which are commonly pursued by career changers, though exact schedule formats are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm what credentials each program prepares graduates for.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (304) 896-7098 or through its website at https://www.southernwv.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237817 to compare completion rates, debt, 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.