West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, West Virginia · Public · 1,014 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,911 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,946 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,627 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,201 |
| $110k and up | $12,332 |
| All families (average) | $5,329 |
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 | $35,774 | +$1,754 | clears the bar | $11,410 | 6.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,804 | +$34,784 | clears the bar | $10,720 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,112 | +$5,092 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,447 | -$3,573 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $46,528 | +$12,508 | clears the bar | $7,602 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $36,682 | +$2,662 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,721 | +$5,701 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.