West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$1,807Average net price / year
9%Graduation rate
$35,171Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,570Median debt at graduation
1,868Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,612
- Out-of-state tuition
- $9,124
- Total cost of attendance
- $9,420
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $1,807
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $723
- $30–48k
- $50
- $48–75k
- $1,589
- $75–110k
- $5,407
- $110k+
- $7,562
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 9%
- First-year retention
- —
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $31,076
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,171
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,570
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 18%
Programs: what graduates earn
16 of 56 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 13 | $33,536 | $14,519 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $50,474 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | $31,458 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | $50,838 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | — | $69,300 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 60 | $64,670 | $14,682 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 76 | $33,409 | $9,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | $30,179 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | $53,470 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 48 | $47,073 | $13,172 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | $41,227 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | $73,315 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | $44,419 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | $35,543 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 125 | $32,909 | $17,055 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6 | $59,036 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,868
- Part-time
- 35%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 93%
- Hispanic
- 2%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $57,078 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 32%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.wvup.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 1% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 26% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does West Virginia University at Parkersburg cost?
The average net price after grants is $1,807 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,612 and the full cost of attendance is $9,420.
How much do West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $35,171 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
9% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Parkersburg
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing Parkersburg, WV · Public · 31 students |
$2,248 | 75% | 100% | $40,547 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.