University of Charleston
The University of Charleston is recognized for its health sciences programs, offering hands-on training for careers in nursing, occupational therapy, and radiologic technology. The school provides extensive clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, including a Level I trauma center. Many programs, including an Associate Degree in Nursing, are designed with flexibility for working adults through hybrid or online formats and weekend classes.
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All Programs at University of Charleston
3 trade programs at University of Charleston, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
67 | $67,888/yr | $18,500 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
54 | $39,938/yr | $13,000 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
52 | $52,401/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in West Virginia. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 3 trade and vocational programs at University of Charleston using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.