Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, West Virginia · Public · 959 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,780 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,956 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,360 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,453 |
| $110k and up | $14,707 |
| All families (average) | $8,325 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,318 | +$6,298 | clears the bar | $10,340 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,039 | +$8,019 | clears the bar | $13,271 | 1.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,605 | +$24,585 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate's Degree | $118,619 | +$84,599 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $33,590 | -$430 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate's Degree | $63,423 | +$29,403 | clears the bar | $10,266 | 0.3 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $26,399 | -$7,621 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $32,259 | -$1,761 | falls short | $14,920 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,638 | +$14,618 | clears the bar | $16,101 | 1.1 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $132,580 | +$98,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $34,943 | +$923 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,624 | +$1,604 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.