West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Private for-profit certificate school in Irwin, PA that costs an average of $19,688 a year after financial aid and graduates 91% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,688
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
91%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,336

Private for-profitLarge suburb61 undergraduates

Cost of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,051
Tuition and fees, in-state$14,403
Books and supplies$419
Average net price after aid$19,688

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,087
$48,001–75,000$19,656
$75,001–110,000$22,906

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate91%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$34,385
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,336
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)63rd of 104 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,438
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants84%
Students with federal loans97%

Majors and programs at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

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

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants33$62,103$9,836
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$27,877$8,519
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services33$31,643$10,419

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About West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationIrwin, PA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates61
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Websiteunitedcareer.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,051 a year (tuition and fees: $14,403). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,688 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,087.

How much do West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $37,336 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 63rd of 104 similar colleges in Pennsylvania.

What is West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's graduation rate?

91% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.