West Virginia Northern Community College

www.wvncc.edu

Add Comparison

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,912

5.16% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,560

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,525

43.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.3%

58 Graduates

About

West Virginia Northern Community College is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Virginia Northern Community College were Registered Nursing (30 degrees awarded), General Studies (25 degrees), and General Business (21 degrees).

In 2024, 232 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia Northern Community College. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (210 degrees), 30 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $3,912, which is $−4,248 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $3,912, which is $4,248 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,560.

In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Northern Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,912

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College was $3,912. The cost of tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $−4,248 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,560

2024 Value

39.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Virginia Northern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,560. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Virginia Northern Community College grew by 39.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,744

Room and Board

$1,658

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia Northern Community College was of $8,744 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 106% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,658. The cost of books and supplies increased by 46.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Northern Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17.5% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

West Virginia Northern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,525 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College is 669 students and the part-time enrollment is 856. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Northern Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.8% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 3.08% Two or More Races, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.984% Asian, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (36.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,525 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College is 669 and the part-time enrollment is 856. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia Northern Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Virginia Northern Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia Northern Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,339 enrolled students
Black or African American
64 enrolled students
Two or More Races
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Northern Community College is 87.8% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 3.08% Two or More Races, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.984% Asian, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (1.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 70 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Northern Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Virginia Northern Community College is Registered Nursing (30 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (25 degrees) and General Business (21 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Northern Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), and Health (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Registered nurses (1,500,520 people), Medical & health services managers (167,426 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,992 people), Pharmacists (135,543 people), and Other managers (131,760 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), Health (93 degrees), Precision Production (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Engineering Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), Health (93 degrees), Precision Production (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,630,092 people), Elementary & secondary schools (363,567 people), Outpatient care centers (288,450 people), Offices of physicians (206,656 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (183,374 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia Northern Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
18 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
7 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Virginia Northern Community College was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at West Virginia Northern Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

151

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (151).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia Northern Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College in General Business, which is 1.1 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from West Virginia Northern Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
210 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Northern Community College is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
344 degrees awarded
White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Female
275 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Northern Community College is white female (344 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (325 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia Northern Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 407k (16.1%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, West Virginia Northern Community College had a total salary expenditure of 18.8M. West Virginia Northern Community College employs 23 Instructors, 17 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at West Virginia Northern Community College are Female Instructor (14), Female Assistant professor (11), and Male Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College are: Management, with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Endowment

$2.52M

2024 Endowment

10%

growth from 2023

West Virginia Northern Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia Northern Community College grew 10% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.89M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.13M

2024 Salaries

19.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, West Virginia Northern Community College paid a median of $9.13M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($18.8M) and a 19.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.84% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, West Virginia Northern Community College paid a total of $3.82M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College were Management with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Keep Exploring

Saint Louis Community College

University

Tacoma Community College

University

Clark State College

University

Massasoit Community College

University

Southern State Community College

University