Carver Career Center
Carver Career Center is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Charleston, WV. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by (4/1/1973 - 2/1/2013).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Carver Career Center is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $7,950. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,800 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 18 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Carver Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $7,950 | $3,252 | 1,800 Hours | 18 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | $8,695 | $5,124 | 2,081 Hours | 24 Months | $42,871 |
| 3 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $10,080 | $4,311 | 1,898 Hours | 24 Months | $20,397 |
| 4 | Barbering/Barber | $7,352 | $262 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $14,546 |
| 5 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $5,435 | $1,246 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $28,401 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 169 students attended Carver Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 12 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 18 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Carver Career Center is 92% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
| Student Population | 169 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Carver Career Center is $7,950
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,035 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,950 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,252 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,525 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,250 |
| Average Financial Amount | $7,035 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Carver Career Center offers 8 career programs for 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 109 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 74 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 109 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Carver Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 109 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 74 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 35 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 13 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 13 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | ✕ | 12 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 14 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 74 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 25 |
| Total | 35 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 169 students have enrolled into Carver Career Center. By gender, 42 male and 127 female students are attending the school.
There are 159 White (94.08%), 8 Black/African American (4.73%), 1 Hispanic (0.59%), 1 Asian (0.59%), and 1 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 169 | 42 | 127 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 159 | 37 | 122 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4799 Midland Dr, Charleston, WV
- 304-348-1965
- School Website
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