Trade schools in West Virginia
Browse 44 trade and technical schools in West Virginia, with campuses in Martinsburg, Morgantown, Charleston, Huntington, and Beckley and more. The most common programs here are practical nursing (LPN/LVN), welding, medical assistant, and cosmetology.
- Schools
- 44
- Public colleges
- 26
- Programs offered
- 39
- Cities
- 16
24 schools
School results
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Private
- IT support & networking
- Fire science & firefighting
- Police academy & criminal justice
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +11
Boone Career and Technical Center
Foster, WV · Public
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +16
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
Clarksburg, WV · Private
- Cosmetology
- Massage therapy
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · Public
- Automotive technician
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +4
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WV · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
Cross Lanes, WV · Private
- Medical assistant
- IT support & networking
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +7
Programs in West Virginia
- LPN programs (20)
- Welding schools (14)
- Medical assistant schools (14)
- Cosmetology schools (12)
- IT schools (10)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Criminal justice programs (8)
- Electrician schools (8)
- Phlebotomy classes (8)
- EMT and paramedic schools (7)
- Dental assistant schools (7)
- HVAC schools (7)
- CDL schools (6)
- Surgical tech schools (6)
- Diesel mechanic schools (5)
- Esthetician schools (5)
- Massage therapy schools (5)
- Nail tech schools (5)
- Culinary schools (5)
- Respiratory therapy schools (5)
- Vet tech schools (5)
- Electronics technician schools (5)
- Industrial maintenance schools (5)
- Auto mechanic schools (4)
- Barber schools (4)
- PTA programs (4)
- Medical lab tech programs (4)
- CNC machining schools (3)
- Drafting schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Baking and pastry schools (2)
- Construction schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- Fire science programs (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Sonography schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
Trade schools by city
- Charleston (9)
- Huntington (8)
- Morgantown (10)
- Parkersburg (3)
- Wheeling (7)
- Martinsburg (10)
- Fairmont (9)
- Beckley (5)
- Clarksburg (4)
- Princeton (6)
- Buckhannon (4)
- Keyser (4)
- Eleanor (13)
- Logan (5)
- Foster (10)
- Leroy (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in West Virginia?
We list 44 trade and technical schools in West Virginia: 26 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 15 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in West Virginia?
Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (20 schools), Welding (14 schools), Medical assistant (14 schools), Cosmetology (12 schools), IT support & networking (10 schools), and Medical billing & coding (10 schools).
Does West Virginia have community college trade programs?
Yes. 26 public colleges in West Virginia offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in West Virginia?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.