West Virginia University Institute of Technology
About West Virginia University Institute of Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public institution in Beckley, West Virginia with aviation-related degree programs.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public college in Beckley, West Virginia. It is a divisional campus of West Virginia University.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 34%
- Graduation rate
- $55,939
- Median earnings
- 62%
- Retention rate
- 37%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aerospace Engineering
Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Engineering26%
- Business & Marketing17%
- Homeland Security & Law12%
- Biological Sciences9%
- Computer & IT8%
- Psychology6%
- Transportation & Aviation3%
- Health Professions3%
Official links
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