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Monongalia County Technical Education Center vs West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

CERT programs compared — side-by-side on NCLEX pass rates, tuition, admissions, and format.

Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team

At a glance

Lower tuition
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
$4,915 vs $14,544

Side-by-side details

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Program typeCERTCERT
Formatin personin person
LocationMorgantown, WVCross Lanes, WV
Length12 months12 months
NCLEX pass rate
Acceptance rate50%
Avg accepted GPA
Min GPA
Entrance exam
Total tuition$4,915BEST$14,544
In-state tuition$14,544
Out-of-state tuition$14,544
Clinical placement
AccreditationSCORECARD_BASELINESCORECARD_BASELINE

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Monongalia County Technical Education Center or West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?

Monongalia County Technical Education Center is the more affordable option at roughly $4,915, compared to $14,544. Factor in residency status, financial aid, and program length when deciding — total cost matters more than annual tuition.

Are Monongalia County Technical Education Center and West Virginia Junior College-Charleston the same type of program?

Both are CERT programs, so they award the same credential. Compare them on NCLEX pass rate, tuition, length, and location to find the better fit.

How do I decide between Monongalia County Technical Education Center and West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?

Start by ruling out programs you can't get into (compare your GPA against each school's admissions stats), then weight what matters most — NCLEX pass rate for quality, total tuition for cost, length for time-to-degree, and format (online, hybrid, in-person) for lifestyle. Use NurseWay's free intake to get a personalized fit score for both.

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