Valley College-Beckley

Private nonprofit certificate school in Beckley, WV that costs an average of $19,606 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,606
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$30,129

Private nonprofitSmall city165 undergraduates

Cost of Valley College-Beckley

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,388
Average net price after aid$19,606

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,440
$30,001–48,000$20,344
$48,001–75,000$22,690
$75,001–110,000$21,753
$110,001+$26,388

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Valley College-Beckley's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$24,191
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$30,129
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)22nd of 26 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants88%
Students with federal loans79%

Majors and programs at Valley College-Beckley

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services116$21,517$9,500

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants——$23,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28—$23,500

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About Valley College-Beckley

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationBeckley, WV
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates165
Student-to-faculty ratio24 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitevalley.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Valley College-Beckley cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,388 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,606 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,440.

How much do Valley College-Beckley graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $30,129 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 26 similar colleges in West Virginia.

What is Valley College-Beckley's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.