What do West Virginia Northern Community College graduates earn?

West Virginia Northern Community College graduates report median earnings of $34,276 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do West Virginia Northern Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 50% of graduates.

What share of West Virginia Northern Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is West Virginia Northern Community College worth it?

Wheeling, WV · Public · 2-year

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, two-year institution in Wheeling, West Virginia (small city). It awarded 232 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, general studies and business.

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Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$34,276

Median earnings 4 years after

$39,901

Median earnings 10 years after

$30,162

Average net price

$5,329

Completion rate

33%

Completions (2024)

232

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,014

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$63,473	$68,804	51
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$43,466	$46,528	34
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$22,166	$35,774	25
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$21,062	$39,112	24
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	30
General Studies	Associate	25
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	21
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate 1-2 yrs	18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	13
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	Associate	11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	Associate	9
Criminal Justice/Police Science	Associate	9
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Associate	9
Information Technology	Associate	7

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	50%	2,314
Retail Trade	9%	421
Accommodation and Food Services	8%	363
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	233
Public Administration	4%	196
Educational Services	4%	183
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4%	178
Manufacturing	4%	176

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