Pierpont Community and Technical College

Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia, in a distant town campus setting. The college enrolls 1,767 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 63% (IPEDS 2023).

Pierpont offers a wide range of technical and vocational certificate programs. Aviation programs include Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Aircraft Powerplant Technology. Healthcare offerings include Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Skilled trades programs include Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting and CAD/CADD, and Petroleum Technology. Additional offerings cover Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security, Institutional Food Workers, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Food Service Management.

Located in Fairmont in north-central West Virginia, Pierpont Community and Technical College serves students in Marion County and surrounding communities. The institution's broad technical program portfolio reflects the diverse workforce needs of the region, including aviation, healthcare, and energy sectors.