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589
students enrolled
136
degrees and certificates a year
23%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,503
average net price a year
Tuition $29,090
$48,482
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$57,949
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 46% | 62 |
| Business & management | 24% | 32 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 10% | 14 |
| Education | 7% | 10 |
| Biological sciences | 4% | 5 |
AI and data programs
Wheeling University 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 Wheeling University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ohio County, where the college is.
3
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Ohio County
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$57,867
median household income
Ohio County
39%
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, education, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Bass Pro Shops (1), FSA (1), R.R. Donnelley (1).
What they hire for: Design (1), Legal (1), Operations (1). Design jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce WV - WheelingTriadelphia · 304-232-6280 · Monday - Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University enrolls about 589 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wheeling, West Virginia. It awards about 136 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Wheeling University?
- 23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Wheeling University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,482 six years after entry and $57,949 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Wheeling University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Wheeling University 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 Wheeling University?
- 3 open professional jobs are listed in Ohio County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Bass Pro Shops has the most openings.
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