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West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, West Virginia · Private for-profit career college
Address: 176 Thompson Dr., Bridgeport, WV 26330 · Phone: (304) 842-4007 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is a private for-profit trade school in Bridgeport, WV offering medical assistant and dental assistant programs, accredited by ACEN and ABHES.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport has a 51.7% completion rate versus a 68.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,270 and median earnings of $27,472 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport; contact the school for current tuition. The campus accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 68.0% 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 |
| Dental assistants | $31,760 | $37,960 | $45,180 |
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 | 12 | $23,656 | $20,140 | $7,195 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $21,314 | $20,444 | $6,894 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is a private for-profit trade school located in Bridgeport, WV, a distant town setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Its programs are concentrated in healthcare support fields, with the top programs being medical assistant programs (12 completers) and dental assistant schools (8 completers), out of 3 program families offered overall.
In terms of outcomes reported by the U.S. Department of Education, the campus's completion rate is 51.7%, which is below the state average of 68.5%. Median debt among graduates is $8,270, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,472. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 68.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused healthcare-support training such as medical or dental assisting rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the program types listed. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures — including cost of attendance — are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport offers 3 program families, with the top programs being medical assistant programs (12 completers) and dental assistant schools (8 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 51.7%, which is below the state average of 68.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $8,270, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,472, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (304) 842-4007 or visit wvjc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid terms, and institutional funding compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school for details on program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with ACEN or ABHES directly, and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442383.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school to learn what credentials its medical and dental assistant programs prepare graduates for.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus by phone at (304) 842-4007 or through its website at https://www.wvjc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar programs in the area.
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.