West Virginia University at Parkersburg: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,868
students enrolled
611
degrees and certificates a year
9%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$1,807
average net price a year
Tuition $5,148 in state, $9,324 out of state
$31,076
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$35,171
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 35% | 215 |
| Health professions | 18% | 107 |
| Business & management | 13% | 82 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 48 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 5% | 30 |
AI and data programs
West Virginia University at Parkersburg reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Wood County, where the college is.
17
open professional jobs
3
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in Wood County
2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$56,193
median household income
Wood County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (3 open), finance (1 open), sales (3 open), operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Chemours (6), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Aspen Careers (1), Bureau of the Fiscal Service (1), Cintas (1), GetMed Staffing (1), Highmark (1), Huntington Bank (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (5), Clinical (3), Sales (3), Legal (2), Finance (1), Operations (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley.
- WorkForce WV - ParkersburgParkersburg · 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Thur; 9am-5pm Fri (Closed daily from Noon-1pm for lunch)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg enrolls about 1,868 students and is a public 4-year institution in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It awards about 611 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- 9% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,076 six years after entry and $35,171 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does West Virginia University at Parkersburg offer AI or data science degrees?
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- 17 open professional jobs are listed in Wood County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Chemours has the most openings.
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