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Carver Career Center

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 85%

Located in Charleston, West Virginia, Carver Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carver Career Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Carver Career Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Carver Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Carver Career Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Carver Career Center are Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Barbering/Barber, Surgical Technology/Technologist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Barbering/Barber

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Carver Career Center received on average $6,781 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,781
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 100% $3,201 $198,478
Other Federal Grant 62 100% $5,700 $353,378
State Grant/Scholarships 29 47% $2,085 $60,452
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 3% $3,295 $6,590
Total Grant & Scholarships 62 100% $6,781 $420,420

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carver Career Center students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carver Career Center students is 84.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.0%.

84.7%

  • African American 77.8% 7 students
  • white 86.4% 76 students

Service Offerings

Carver Career Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Carver Career Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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