Pierpont Community & Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College is a public institution in Fairmont, West Virginia, serving more than 3,000 students across the North Central West Virginia region. Founded in 1974, it offers more than 40 programs - including associate degrees, one-year certificates, and skill sets - designed to prepare graduates for practical, hands-on careers in two years or less. Fields of study range from Aviation Maintenance and Welding to Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, and Business.

The college maintains a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and emphasizes small class sizes. Flexible scheduling, including online options, accommodates varied student needs. Support services encompass academic advising, tutoring, counseling, disability services, and veteran services. Seventy-nine percent of graduates remain in West Virginia to work within two years of completing their programs.