Colleges in West Virginia

Colleges in West Virginia

“The Mountain State,” otherwise known as West Virginia, straddles the Southern and Middle Atlantic regions of the US. Hot, humid summers contrast with the chilly winters of West Virginia, but the climate is more moderate in the Appalachian Mountains. There are 44 colleges in West Virginia, distributed evenly throughout the state, and the oldest is Bethany College. There are two land-grant universities and two historically black colleges and universities, as well. The most selective institution is the Alderson Broaddus College. Aerospace, metal, and manufacturing are top industries in West Virginia, and New River Gorge National River, Seneca Caverns, and Harpers Ferry are primary state attractions.
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and two extension sites in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Blue Ridge offers associate degrees in 37 fields of study and 32 certificate-granting programs...

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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is a medical school specializing in producing rural primary care physicians. WVSOM features a 4-year curriculum centered around Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Osteopathic Manipulative...

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The Carver Career Center is a vocational and technical school in Charleston serving secondary and adult students. Carver offers 17 career-centered academic programs aimed at secondary students and eight adult student-oriented programs. For at-risk...

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With a campus situated in the Potomac Highlands, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution serving a six-county area. Eastern WV confers degrees and certificates in 11 fields of study. Additionally, Eastern WV...

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With campus overlooking the Kanawha River, BridgeValley Community and Technical College is a 2-year community and vocational college in central West Virginia. BridgeValley confers associate degrees in over 35 fields of study and is home to over 20...

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Catholic Distance University is a Roman Catholic online university that mixes research and education with faith. CDU features undergraduate programs granting a bachelor’s degree in Theology and an associate degree in Liberal Arts. The online...

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The Ben Franklin Career Center is a technical and vocational school in the Charleston metro area with a focus on preparing students for college and careers. Ben Franklin offers six 1-year and twelve 2-year vocational academic programs. Additionally...

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The West Virginia University Hospital Department of Rad Tech is a private, medical education institution located in Morgantown. WVUH offers certificate programs in six fields of study including Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine...

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The Mercer County Technical Education Center is a trade school in southeastern West Virginia. MCTEC offers degrees and certificates in 22 vocational fields of study as well as four programs for adult students. To accompany its academic offerings...

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Established in 2003, Future Generations University is a private, online institution based in Franklin, West Virginia. Future Generations offers five master’s degree programs, as well as seven certificate and diploma programs that award transferable...

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The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center is a technical and vocational school serving a three county area in eastern West Virginia. Eberle Technical Center confers degrees and certificates in 12 career-centered fields of study. The technical center campus...

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