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Valley College-Beckley
Beckley, West Virginia · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 120 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801 · Phone: (304) 252-9547 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Valley College-Beckley is a private for-profit trade school in Beckley, West Virginia, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC and ACEN.
Valley College-Beckley has a 62.5% completion rate, below the West Virginia average of 68.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $24,070 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Valley College-Beckley is $31,973, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 74.1% 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 |
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, 1–2 years | 58 | $14,186 | $16,416 | $9,500 |
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
Valley College-Beckley is a private for-profit trade school located in Beckley, West Virginia. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, and it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as well as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its primary program area is medical assistant training, with 58 completers reported in this field, making it the school's dominant program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.5%, which falls below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,070. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,973, and 74.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. No additional program-level breakdowns beyond medical assistant training are reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 165 students in a small-city setting, appears structured around a single, focused career program rather than a broad associate-degree catalog, which may suit students seeking direct entry into medical assistant work. Whether this fits an adult career changer depends on program length and scheduling details not reported here; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Valley College-Beckley's reported program family is medical assistant programs, with 58 completers in that field. No other program families are listed in federal data for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, holding accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may apply for 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 62.5%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,070.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $31,973.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Valley College-Beckley is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and available financial aid compared to public or nonprofit institutions; verify specifics with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (304) 252-9547 or visit valley.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and check outcomes via the College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?377652.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not directly reported in federal data; the single focused medical assistant program may suit career changers, but scheduling and format details should be confirmed with the school.
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 directly for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Valley College-Beckley at (304) 252-9547 or through its website, valley.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the region.
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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.