by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Southern worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southern is ranked #1,079 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within West Virginia, it ranks #12 of 36 for value.
Below is the detailed Southern value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is ranked #12 out of #36 for West Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southern financial aid page to be sure.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is ranked #1,079 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southern costs about $11,518. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,074 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,304 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,321 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,518 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,074 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Southern net price and the factors that affect it.
What Southern costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southern degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $73,216 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,074 | #1,079 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,284 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $73,216 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,074 | #12 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,284 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southern shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,019 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,405 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,103 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,968 |
| Over $110K | $15,575 |
About 85% of Southern undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,503 per year. Get more details on the Southern financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southern cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.