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Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, West Virginia · Public technical college
Address: One Mountwest Way, Huntington, WV 25701 · Phone: (866) 710-3140 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public trade school in Huntington, West Virginia offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and EMT training programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Mountwest's completion rate is 19.1%, below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median graduate debt is $7,446 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $28,951.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mountwest; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and about 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $31,610 | $47,360 | $59,950 |
| Medical assistants | $30,890 | $37,180 | $41,140 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,120 | $34,360 | $39,310 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,700 | $48,810 | $60,170 |
| Machinists | $37,300 | $47,350 | $59,910 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,270 | $74,150 | $81,370 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $30,490 | $38,210 | $45,070 |
| Massage therapists | $22,450 | $46,600 | $58,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | $8,550 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $28,790 | $28,055 | $8,250 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $28,790 | $28,055 | $8,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | $28,790 | $28,055 | $8,250 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Huntington, West Virginia. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its physical therapy assistant program specifically recognized by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) can be used here. The campus awards 12 program families in trades and healthcare fields, with the most common being medical billing & coding programs, medical assistant programs, and EMT & paramedic training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 19.1%, which is below the state average of 68.5%. Graduates who take on debt carry a median of $7,446, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $28,951. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students looking at shorter, career-focused certificate and associate-level programs in healthcare support and technical trades rather than long degree tracks, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate and modest reported earnings against their own goals. Before enrolling, confirm accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mountwest offers 12 program families, most commonly medical billing & coding programs, medical assistant programs, and EMT & paramedic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Mountwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its physical therapy assistant program also recognized by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 19.1%, which is below the West Virginia state average of 68.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates who borrow is $7,446, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $28,951, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (866) 710-3140 or visit mctc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mountwest is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition and eligibility for state as well as federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for individual programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444954.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families listed, such as medical billing & coding and EMT training, are common career-changer fields, but specific fit depends on program length and format not detailed in this data; contact the school to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not specified in the available data; contact the school or check with your state's licensing board for programs like EMT or medical assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mountwest at (866) 710-3140 or through its website, https://www.mctc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.