West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia · Public · 1,868 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $723 |
| $30k to $48k | $50 |
| $48k to $75k | $1,589 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,407 |
| $110k and up | $7,562 |
| All families (average) | $1,807 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,935 | +$9,915 | clears the bar | $17,055 | 1.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,446 | +$2,426 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $47,073 | +$13,053 | clears the bar | $13,172 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,794 | +$40,774 | clears the bar | $14,682 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,910 | +$43,890 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,675 | +$10,655 | clears the bar | $14,519 | 1.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,838 | +$16,818 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $39,681 | +$5,661 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,474 | +$16,454 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $41,227 | +$7,207 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $45,951 | +$11,931 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 9% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.