Best Trade Schools in Elkins, West Virginia (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Elkins. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in West Virginia.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Elkins, West Virginia

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, WV 20.5 miles away BOC Score 83.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 98.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 258
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,621 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

United Technical Center

Clarksburg, WV 38.0 miles away BOC Score 72.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 30
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $38,557 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 42.2 miles away BOC Score 50.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 166
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,884 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV 20.3 miles away BOC Score 48.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 53.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 28
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,915 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, WV 39.5 miles away BOC Score 47.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 40.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 420
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,693 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 0.9 miles away BOC Score 40.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 15
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,173 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Salem University

Salem, WV 45.6 miles away BOC Score 35.3
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  • Completion rate: 24.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 67
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,274 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV 33.5 miles away
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  • Completion rate: 56.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 24
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,018 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in West Virginia.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
183.4Contact school for pricing$37,62199%—20 mi
272.5Contact school for pricing$38,557Not reported—38 mi
371.7Contact school for pricing$46,812Not reported—48 mi
447.9Contact school for pricing$47,69340%Yes*40 mi
539.9Contact school for pricing$18,033Not reported—36 mi
6Not ratedContact school for pricing$33,01856%Yes*34 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in West Virginia are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in West Virginia is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Elkins, West Virginia (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Elkins, West Virginia (2026) (College Scorecard)Pierpont Community and Technical College $47693; Monongalia County Technical Education Center $46812; United Technical Center $38557; Fred W Eberle Technical Center $37621; West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport $33018; Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy $18033.Pierpont Community and Techn...$47,693Monongalia County Technical ...$46,812United Technical Center$38,557Fred W Eberle Technical Center$37,621West Virginia Junior College...$33,018Clarksburg Beauty Academy an...$18,033
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Elkins, West Virginia (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Pierpont Community and Technical College$47,693
Monongalia County Technical Education Center$46,812
United Technical Center$38,557
Fred W Eberle Technical Center$37,621
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport$33,018
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy$18,033

West Virginia Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Solar Installer42.1%
HVAC Technician8.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Gunsmith2.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
EKG Technician3.0%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Optician2.9%
Dental Assistant6.4%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Paralegal0.2%
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)