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Trade schools in West Virginia
College Scorecard lists 17 schools in West Virginia that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 11 electrical, 8 HVAC, 2 plumbing, 1 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rumsey Technical Institute | Martinsburg | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 50 | $6,655 | $19,912 | Apply |
| New River Community and Technical College | Beaver | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 29 | $5,360 | $11,796 | Apply |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center | Huntington | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 27 | $5,900 | $9,129 | Website |
| Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 18 | $3,025 | $10,478 | Apply |
| Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 17 | $4,250 | $5,397 | Website |
| Carver Career Center | Charleston | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 14 | $7,950 | $10,042 | Website |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont | Electrical | Associate | Public | 12 | $5,762 | $13,276 | Apply |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg | Electrical | Associate | Public | 12 | $0 | $13,582 | Apply |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 11 | $6,168 | $13,611 | Apply |
| Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 10 | $12,500 | $13,453 | Website |
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 7 | $5,115 | $10,649 | Apply |
| West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling | HVAC | Associate | Public | 7 | $4,917 | $14,205 | Apply |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 6 | $8,976 | $28,440 | Apply |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | South Charleston | Construction trades, Plumbing | Associate, Certificate | Public | 5 | $5,800 | $12,811 | Apply |
| Ben Franklin Career Center | Dunbar | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 4 | $5,096 | $12,519 | Apply |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 3 | $4,612 | $9,685 | Apply |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 0 | $10,752 | $31,716 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in West Virginia graduate the most students?
James Rumsey Technical Institute in Martinsburg had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 50, then New River Community and Technical College with 29.1
How much does trade school cost in West Virginia?
Public schools on the list charge a median $5,762 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
12 of the 17 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 4 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in West Virginia?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in West Virginia, $38.49 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.49 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $31.16 | 11 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $27.39 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $24.60 | 1 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.49 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, West Virginia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)