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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
Parkersburg, West Virginia · Public technical college
Address: 1515 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Phone: (304) 420-9501 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a public trade school in Parkersburg, WV offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing has a 100.0% completion rate versus a 68.5% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,547, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is $11,266, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, with 77.8% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $45,690 | $55,360 | $61,300 |
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 | 20 | $28,636 | $33,281 | 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
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a public trade school campus in Parkersburg, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for tuition. Its primary offering is LPN / LVN programs, with 20 program completers reported in federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 31.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,547. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,266, and 77.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus offers a single, focused practical nursing program rather than a broad associate-degree catalog, which may suit students seeking a direct path into licensed practical nursing work, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 20 completers reported in federal data. It has one program family listed.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 77.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, which is above the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (304) 420-9501 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,547, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $11,266.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which can affect tuition levels and eligibility for certain state or federal funding compared to private or for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (304) 420-9501 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused LPN / LVN program rather than a wide range of degree options, which may suit those seeking a direct entry path into nursing work, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in the data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (304) 420-9501 or visit its website at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wctc/page/practical-nursing for application information.
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 other LPN programs in West Virginia to compare.
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.