Trade school programs in West Virginia
We found 107 trade programs at 42 schools in West Virginia. 90 are at public schools; 96 offer a certificate and 29 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $5,800 a year in tuition and fees (104 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $28,636 (35 programs reporting). Most programs are in Huntington (11), Beckley (10), Martinsburg (10). Most common trades: CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) (28), Medical Assistant & Allied Health (18), Welding & Machining (13). Choose a trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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- Welding & Machining 13
- HVAC/R 8
- Electrician & Lineworker 11
- Plumbing & Pipefitting 2
- Automotive & Diesel Technician 9
- CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 28
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health 18
- Cosmetology & Barbering 12
- CDL & Truck Driving 6
Frequently asked questions
How many trade programs are in West Virginia?
We found 107 certificate or associate programs at 42 schools in West Virginia in College Scorecard data, 90 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition trade programs in West Virginia?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Putnam Career and Technical Center (Eleanor, $2,025); Putnam Career and Technical Center (Eleanor, $2,025); Mineral County Vocational Technical Center (Keyser, $2,675). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.