Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Logan, West Virginia with approximately 1,064 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,321 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Southern) is a public community college with its main campus in Mount Gay, West Virginia. It is part of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.
This is a solid, low-risk option for students who want an affordable credential without taking on much debt — the median graduate leaves with just $5,750 owed, which is impressively low. The concern worth naming is that median earnings sit at $29,500 a decade out, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific local career path, a transfer to a four-year school, or a technical credential in a field with a clear hiring pipeline in the region. At $8,064 per year after aid, the financial exposure is manageable, but go in with a concrete plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,064 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
100 College Drive
Logan, WV 25601
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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