Pierpont Community and Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Pierpont Community and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Fairmont, West Virginia.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,762 for West Virginia residents and $13,660 for other students on average. It offers 58 degree programs through 30 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 7 programs (4 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV
Phone	304-367-4907
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,762 Out-of-State$13,660
Student Population »	1,938 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	59% (Full-time) 21% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,689
Students to Faculty	21:1 (4.76%)

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,762 for West Virginia residents and $13,660 for out-of-state students at Pierpont Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($8,898) over public community colleges in West Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pierpont Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to West Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	West Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,762	$13,660
Books & Supplies	$1,000
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,414
Average Financial Aid	$6,689
Cost of Attendance	$19,176	$27,074
After Financial Aid	$12,487	$20,385

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	West Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
Pierpont Community and Technical College	$5,762	$13,660
Public Community Colleges in West Virginia	$5,731	$8,898
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pierpont Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 7 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	3	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	30	28	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food Workers	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Petroleum Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	139 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Science Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,938 students at Pierpont Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 648 male students and 948 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,596	801	795
Male Students	648	388	260
Female Students	948	413	535

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Pierpont Community and Technical College, there are 1,460 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,180 students were attending classes through distance learning (608 students are enrolled exclusively and 572 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,460
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	608
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	572
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	280