What do West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates earn?

West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates report median earnings of $47,476 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 25% of graduates.

What share of West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are found employed?

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Parkersburg, WV · Public · 4-year

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public, four-year institution in Parkersburg, West Virginia (rural area). It awarded 691 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, business and liberal arts and sciences.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$47,476

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,106

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,171

Average net price

$1,807

Completion rate

Completions (2024)

691

Students (undergrad)

1,868

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor's	$32,909	$43,935	127
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$64,670	$74,794	37
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$33,409	$36,446	24
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Bachelor's	$73,315	$77,910	23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Bachelor's	$35,543	$39,681	20
Business/Commerce, General	Undergraduate certificate	$33,536	$44,675	20
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Bachelor's	$44,419	$45,951	17
Agriculture, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Journalism	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	Bachelor's	87
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	68
General Studies	Bachelor's	63
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	52
Elementary Education and Teaching	Associate	40
General Studies	Associate	40
Child Development	Associate	30
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Bachelor's	29
Business/Commerce, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	26
Child Development	Certificate 1-2 yrs	22

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	25%	2,129
Public Administration	12%	1,064
Retail Trade	11%	939
Educational Services	11%	916
Manufacturing	10%	845
Finance and Insurance	6%	489
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	5%	395
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	4%	380

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