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Putnam Career and Technical Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Eleanor, West Virginia, PCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Putnam Career and Technical 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.

Putnam Career and Technical 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 8-to-1, PCTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

PCTC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , 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 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at PCTC are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Putnam Career and Technical Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Putnam Career and Technical Center received on average $6,201 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.

$6,201
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 50% $6,201 $68,209
Other Federal Grant 11 50% $6,201 $68,209
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 11 50% $6,201 $68,209

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Putnam Career and Technical Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 16 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 16 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

72.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students dropped out of the school.

27.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at PCTC is largely skewed towards women students, with 57.6% of undergraduate students being women and 42.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 33, with 19 women and 14 men.

  • men 42.4% 14 students
  • women 57.6% 19 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 25% 8 students
  • 20-21 19% 6 students
  • 22-24 16% 5 students
  • 25-29 16% 5 students
  • 30-34 12% 4 students
  • 40-49 6% 2 students
  • 35-39 3% 1 students
  • 50-64 3% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Putnam Career and Technical Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Putnam Career and Technical Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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