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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia

23 Schools Ranked
$6,726 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,894 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in West Virginia to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

40 Total Awards
$12,617 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found New River Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in West Virginia. Beaver, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 40 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,617 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at New River Community and Technical College. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, West Virginia
39 Total Awards
$4,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,751 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia Northern Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. WVNCC is a small public school situated in Wheeling, West Virginia. It awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from West Virginia who attend WVNCC full time pay an average of $4,300 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,028. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,751 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVNCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, West Virginia
32 Total Awards
$10,929 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fred W Eberle Technical Center. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, the very small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fred W Eberle Technical Center accumulate an average of $10,929 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Garnet Career Center

Charleston, West Virginia
30 Total Awards
$11,653 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Garnet Career Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the very small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Garnet Career Center accumulate an average of $11,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Cabell County Career Technology Center

Huntington, West Virginia
26 Total Awards
$19,319 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Cabell County Career Technology Center helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in West Virginia. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 26 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,319 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Academy of Careers and Technology

Beckley, West Virginia
26 Total Awards
$11,894 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Academy of Careers and Technology is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy of Careers and Technology is located in Beckley, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Academy of Careers and Technology accumulate an average of $11,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Wood County School of Practical Nursing

Parkersburg, West Virginia
25 Total Awards
$11,029 Avg Student Debt

Wood County School of Practical Nursing landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Wood County School of Practical Nursing is a public institution located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wood County School of Practical Nursing accumulate an average of $11,029 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, West Virginia
24 Total Awards
$15,324 Avg Student Debt

Mercer County Technical Education Center landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Princeton, West Virginia, the very small public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,324 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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23 Total Awards
$18,140 Avg Student Debt

Mineral County Vocational Technical Center came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Keyser, West Virginia, the very small public school handed out 23 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mineral County Vocational Technical Center accumulate an average of $18,140 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#10

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
22 Total Awards
$5,086 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,945 Avg Student Debt

Pierpont Community and Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 22 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from West Virginia who attend Pierpont Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $5,086 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,056. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,945 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pierpont Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

United Technical Center

Clarksburg, West Virginia
21 Total Awards
$4,400 Average Tuition & Fees

United Technical Center landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. UTC is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

UTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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#12

Roane-Jackson Technical Center

Leroy, West Virginia
20 Total Awards
$10,783 Avg Student Debt

Roane-Jackson Technical Center ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Leroy, West Virginia, the very small public school handed out 20 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Roane-Jackson Technical Center accumulate an average of $10,783 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#13

Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center

Stollings, West Virginia
19 Total Awards

Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Stollings, West Virginia, the very small public school handed out 19 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Monongalia County Technical Education Center

Morgantown, West Virginia
19 Total Awards
$15,892 Avg Student Debt

Monongalia County Technical Education Center came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia ranking. This very small public school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,892 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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#15

Fayette Institute of Technology

Oak Hill, West Virginia
18 Total Awards
$11,553 Avg Student Debt

Fayette Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This very small public school is located in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and it awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,553 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#15

Mingo Extended Learning Center

Delbarton, West Virginia
18 Total Awards

Mingo Extended Learning Center landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Mingo Extended Learning Center is located in Delbarton, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#17

James Rumsey Technical Institute

Martinsburg, West Virginia
17 Total Awards

James Rumsey Technical Institute ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. James Rumsey Technical Institute is a public institution located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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#18

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing

Glen Dale, West Virginia
14 Total Awards

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia ranking. B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing is located in Glen Dale, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

John D Rockefeller IV Career Center

New Cumberland, West Virginia
12 Total Awards
$8,046 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,033 Avg Student Debt

John D Rockefeller IV Career Center landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. New Cumberland, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 12 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend John D Rockefeller IV Career Center, expect to pay an average of $8,046 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,033 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#20

West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport

Bridgeport, West Virginia
7 Total Awards
$14,635 Average Tuition & Fees

West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. WVJC Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution located in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend WVJC Bridgeport, expect to pay an average of $14,635 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WVJC Bridgeport does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Putnam Career and Technical Center

Eleanor, West Virginia
5 Total Awards

Putnam Career and Technical Center landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Eleanor, West Virginia, the very small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
5 Total Awards
$3,890 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,854 Avg Student Debt

West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $3,890. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,642. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Virginia University at Parkersburg accumulate an average of $16,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Randolph Technical Center

Elkins, West Virginia
3 Total Awards

Randolph Technical Center ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia list. RTC is located in Elkins, West Virginia and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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