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James Rumsey Technical Institute

Martinsburg, WV·Public·137 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 137 students.

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137
Students
$12,242
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Grad Rate
$37,700
Earnings
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About This School

James Rumsey Technical Institute is a public institution located in Martinsburg, West Virginia with approximately 137 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,242 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

The James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI) is a technical institute in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is named after James Rumsey, an American mechanical engineer and inventor from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. JRTI was founded on March 25, 1969.

This small public technical institute in Martinsburg, WV is worth considering if you're pursuing a hands-on trade or technical career and want to keep costs manageable — at $12,242/year after aid, it's an affordable path compared to a four-year college. That said, median earnings of $37,700 a decade out are modest, so make sure the specific program you're entering has strong local job demand and aligns with a career where that salary works for your life.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$12,242
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduationN/A

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
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after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White88%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (137 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

James Rumsey Technical Institute

3274 Hedgesville Road

Martinsburg, WV 25403-0259

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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