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West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, West Virginia · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1704 Market St., Wheeling, WV 26003 · Phone: (304) 233-5900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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West Virginia Northern Community College is a public trade and career school in Wheeling, WV offering CNA classes, medical billing & coding, and radiology programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 33.3% completion rate versus a 68.5% state average, with graduates carrying $10,245 in median debt and earning $30,162 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for West Virginia Northern Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, with 36.8% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $31,060 | $36,720 | $38,410 |
| Medical records specialists | $31,610 | $47,360 | $59,950 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,520 | $61,100 | $82,480 |
| Surgical technologists | $38,010 | $49,110 | $61,610 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,160 | $48,850 | $60,790 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $17,810 | $22,424 | $5,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $24,951 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $30,796 | $31,567 | $7,602 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $30,796 | $31,567 | $7,602 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $24,230 | $20,140 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $26,739 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
West Virginia Northern Community College is a public community college located in Wheeling, West Virginia. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, and specific programs are further accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-completed trade programs include CNA classes, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs, among 11 program families offered including culinary, HVAC, welding, surgical technology, and medical assisting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.3%, which is below the state average of 68.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,245, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,162. About 36.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This school suits students pursuing shorter certificate-style trade programs such as CNA training or medical billing & coding, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should confirm schedule and format directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
West Virginia Northern Community College offers 11 program families, with the most-completed being CNA classes, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs. Other offerings include culinary, HVAC, welding, surgical technology, and medical assisting.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its regional accreditor is 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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.3%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,245, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,162, 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?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower published tuition rates and Title IV federal aid eligibility, as confirmed for this school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (304) 233-5900 or visit wvncc.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?238014, and confirm accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and other listed accreditors.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program offerings, such as CNA classes and medical billing & coding, are commonly associated with shorter-term career training, but specific scheduling and format details for adult learners are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or check with your state's licensing board for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach West Virginia Northern Community College at (304) 233-5900 or through its website, https://www.wvncc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?238014 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.