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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WVPublicRural Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$1,807
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$31,076
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public institution located in the rural setting of Parkersburg, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,910
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,223
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,794
Earnings 5yr: $69,157
Debt: $20,103
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,838
Earnings 5yr: $52,614
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,474
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,073
Earnings 5yr: $43,334
Debt: $13,172
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,951
Earnings 5yr: $60,962
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $44,675
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,316
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,935
Earnings 5yr: $43,227
Debt: $18,557
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,227
Earnings 5yr: $43,339
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,681
Earnings 5yr: $44,442
Debt: $11,182
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,446
Earnings 5yr: $40,837
Debt: $11,610
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,300
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,470
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $31,458
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $30,179
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$1,807
In-State Tuition$4,612
Out-of-State Tuition$9,124
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%
Pell Grants
18%
Take Loans
34%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$31,076
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$35,171

Completion Signals

9%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$89/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
35%
Avg Family Income
$35,667
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