West Virginia Northern Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Virginia Northern Community College at a glance

• 1,014

  students enrolled

• 293

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,329

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,720 in state, $11,904 out of state

• $31,298

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $30,162

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around West Virginia Northern Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ohio County, where the college is.

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• 13

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Ohio County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $57,867

  median household income

  Ohio County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Hiring most: Nexstar Media Group (3), Youth Services System (2), Dublin, OH (1), FSA (1), Museum of Play (1), National Council on Aging (1), Oglebay (1), RAYUS Radiology (1).

What they hire for: Operations (5), Finance (2), Human Resources (1), Legal (1), Programs (1), Research (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce WV - WheelingTriadelphia · 304-232-6280 · Monday - Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is West Virginia Northern Community College?

West Virginia Northern Community College enrolls about 1,014 students and is a public 2-year institution in Wheeling, West Virginia. It awards about 293 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?

33% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do West Virginia Northern Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,298 six years after entry and $30,162 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Virginia Northern Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. West Virginia Northern Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near West Virginia Northern Community College?

13 open professional jobs are listed in Ohio County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Nexstar Media Group has the most openings.