Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
- Earnings (10yr)
- $40,547 C
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $2,248 A+
- 87% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 75% C+
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 31
Bottom line: A B- overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 118.9× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $118.9 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $118.9 over 20 years. Net gain: $1,059,832.
What The Data Says
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A B- overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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Every $1 invested returns $118.9 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 31
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 75% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $2,248 a year after grants and scholarships — 87% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $40,547 ten years after enrolling — 1% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 75%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 75%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.23
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $2,248. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $871 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $2,248
- Pell Grant Rate
- 78%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $871
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $3,626
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing report median earnings of $40,547, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $32,642
- 8 Years
- $31,538
- 10 Years
- $40,547
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (1)
- 50%
- 100% (1)
- 50%
- 100% (1)
- 50%
- 100% (1)
- 50%
How Wood Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $2,248/year ($8,992 total). Graduates earn $40,547 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,068,824 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,059,832 (118.9× your investment).. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $8,992
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,068,824
- Net Return
- $1,059,832
- ROI Multiple
- 118.9×
- Cost Per Year
- $2,248
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $39,544 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 75%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $2,248. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $871 after need-based grants.
Is Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing report median earnings of $40,547, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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