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University of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 · Phone: (800) 995-4682 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
University of Charleston is a private non-profit trade/career school in Charleston, WV offering medical assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at University of Charleston is $19,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,774; the school's own completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Charleston; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 31.4% 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 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
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 | 13 | $37,189 | $42,682 | $13,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $43,798 | 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
University of Charleston is a private non-profit university located in Charleston, WV, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors including those for nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and radiologic technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Within its broader offerings, the school awards trade-relevant credentials most often in medical assistant programs (13 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (8 completers).
Federal data shows 21 completers in these trade program families out of an undergraduate enrollment of 2,259. The state average completion rate is 68.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $19,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,774. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused credentials in medical assisting or radiologic technology alongside a broader university setting, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed beyond the presence of these program families. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of Charleston's trade-relevant offerings include medical assistant programs (13 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (8 completers), per federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for West Virginia is 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $19,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,774, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
University of Charleston is a private non-profit school, which typically means it reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to owners.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on medical assistant and radiology & sonography program timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237312.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 995-4682 or visit https://www.ucwv.edu/ for program-specific guidance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach University of Charleston at (800) 995-4682 or through its website, https://www.ucwv.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side outcome 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.