College Scorecard
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $9,420. College Scorecard.
Higher than 0% of West Virginia colleges we cover and 1% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 0% of West Virginia colleges we cover and 5% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
West Virginia University at Parkersburg acceptance rate & admissions
Test scores: College Scorecard. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
West Virginia University at Parkersburg tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for West Virginia residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors, earnings & careers
West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers 9 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,910 | $18,223 |
| Business Administration | $45,951 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,935 | $18,557 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,681 | $11,182 |
Quick list of all 9 majors
- Business Administration$45,951
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$39,681
- Engineering-Related Fields—
- Graphic Communications—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$43,935
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Nursing$77,910
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Parkersburg
Overall prices in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $974. Housing costs 54% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 44 inches of rain a year, 11 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Wood County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Wood County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare West Virginia University at Parkersburg with similar schools
Similar public colleges in West Virginia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | — | $1,807 | 9% | $35,171 | This school |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | — | $9,197 | 31% | $55,939 | |
| Glenville State University | — | $14,006 | 34% | $39,315 | |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | 37% | $9,337 | 33% | $55,939 | |
| Concord University | 93% | $9,966 | 39% | $42,703 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
West Virginia University at Parkersburg would cost you $7,390 less per year than Potomac State College of West Virginia University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
- Potomac State College of West Virginia University gives aided families $809 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $9,420 | $17,619 | −$8,199 |
| Average grants | −$7,613 | −$8,422 | +$809 |
| You pay | $1,807 | $9,197 | −$7,390 |
“+” means West Virginia University at Parkersburg costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about West Virginia University at Parkersburg
How much does West Virginia University at Parkersburg cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $9,420 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $1,807 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $723 and families earning $110k+ pay $7,562.
How much do West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates earn?
Former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students earn a median $35,171 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduation rate?
9% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “West Virginia University at Parkersburg: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university-at-parkersburg (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).