West Virginia University Institute of Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Virginia University Institute of Technology at a glance

• 981

  students enrolled

• 166

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,337

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,064 in state, $20,160 out of state

• $45,181

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,939

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

West Virginia University Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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

• 23

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Raleigh County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $52,055

  median household income

  Raleigh County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, biological sciences, business & management, which lead to engineering (2 open), operations (6 open), finance (2 open), sales (2 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: New River Community and Technical College (4), LifePoint Health (3), Nexstar Media Group (3), State Employees' Credit Union (2), #twiceasnice Recruiting (1), Amazon (1), Appalachian Regional Healthcare (1), City National Bank of West Virginia (1).

What they hire for: Operations (6), Clinical (2), Engineering (2), Finance (2), Legal (2), Sales (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Region 1 Workforce Development Board.

• WorkForce WV - BeckleyBeckley · Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology enrolls about 981 students and is a public 4-year institution in Beckley, West Virginia. It awards about 166 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

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

What do West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,181 six years after entry and $55,939 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Virginia University Institute of Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

23 open professional jobs are listed in Raleigh County, 2 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. New River Community and Technical College has the most openings.