Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$8,325Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$35,132Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,110Median debt at graduation
959Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,762
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,660
- Total cost of attendance
- $14,707
- Books & supplies
- $1,173
- Average net price
- $8,325
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,780
- $30–48k
- $6,956
- $48–75k
- $9,360
- $75–110k
- $13,453
- $110k+
- $14,707
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- First-year retention
- 59%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $31,618
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,132
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,110
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Students with federal loans
- 14%
Programs: what graduates earn
16 of 41 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | $58,605 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 0 | $39,018 | $16,101 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 25 | $33,434 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 12 | $99,033 | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 0 | $51,538 | $10,266 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | $33,590 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | $32,291 | $13,271 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $26,843 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 13 | $26,517 | $14,920 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | $26,399 | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 3 | $65,368 | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 14 | $118,619 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 2 | $19,876 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 146 | $23,482 | $10,340 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $48,260 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | $35,624 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 959
- Part-time
- 17%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 88%
- Hispanic
- 1%
- Black
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $61,092 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.pierpont.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 5% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 9% of degrees
- Foreign Languages – 1% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pierpont Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $8,325 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,762 and the full cost of attendance is $14,707.
How much do Pierpont Community and Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $35,132 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Fairmont
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV · Public · 2,590 students |
$9,032 | 99% | 44% | $46,857 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.