Education and training for the future. This is what the Mountwest Community and Technology College aims to provide.
Mountwest is one of the 10 public community and technical colleges in West Virginia. The main campus is a beautiful 28-acre land with a 115,000-square-foot academic building. It is just 2 minutes walk from Interstate-64 and 5 minutes away from downtown Huntington. Its off-campus sites operate supplementary facilities which include Center for Culinary Arts, Continuing & Corporate Education and Inland Waterways Academy. The campus community has access to public transit all day and to 650 free parking spaces.
Pick from its nearly 60 associate degree programs which in majority are Associate in Applied Science. You may choose also from its 15 certificate programs in various fields. You’ll be impressed by its state-of-the-art classrooms and its free Wi-Fi campus-wide.
When you go full-time, you can earn an associate degree in 4 semesters excluding any prerequisite.
The available certificate programs which focus on competence in an area will require significantly fewer credit hours to complete.
Together with 1,200 on-site students, you may avail its roster of academic support services. In the Academic Success Center, they offer free tutoring, financial aid, counseling, registration, and career services.
For almost 4 decades, Mountwest provides high-quality academic experience, helpful student services and a variety of career pathways to choose from.
These efforts are made to let you have the excellent opportunities and to obtain rewarding jobs. Begin the climb now to your success at Mountwest Community and Technical College!
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $3,800-$4,600
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$12,930
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $160-$190 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $450-$540 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 80% | $4,942 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 42% | $3,399 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Mountwest Community and Technical College may offer services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for Mountwest Community and Technical College, versus those community colleges in West Virginia, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| MCTC | Cabell County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 6.8% | - | 16.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7.5% | - | 14.2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Mountwest Community and Technical College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A)
- Transportation and Transportation Management (A)
- Hospitality Administration and Management (A)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
- Finance (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (A)
- Data Processing Technology (C)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (C)
Education
Engineering Technology
- Biomedical Technology (A)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (A)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (A)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Sign Language (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (C)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A)
- EMT & Paramedic (A)
- Medical Assistant (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (A)
- Massage Therapy (A)
- Dental Laboratory Technology (A)
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Laboratory Assistance
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Library Science
- Library Science, Librarianship (A)
- Library Assistant
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (C)
Precision Production
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Science Technology
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Criminal Justice
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Transportation and Materials Moving (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Mountwest Community and Technical College.
- Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Mount Gay, WV (45 miles away)
- New River Community and Technical College in Beaver, WV (78 miles away)
- University of Cincinnati - Clermont College in Batavia, OH (106 miles away)
- Miami University - Middletown in Middletown, OH (129 miles away)
- Northeast State Technical Community College in Blountville, TN (132 miles away)