Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing ★ Hidden gem
Parkersburg, West Virginia · Public · 31 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $871 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,626 |
| All families (average) | $2,248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,681 | +$6,661 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 78% of students receive Pell grants · 100% 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.