Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · West Virginia University at Parkersburg · Parkersburg, WV

CIP 52.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,073Median earnings 4 years after
$43,334Median earnings 5 years after
$13,172Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn a median of $47,073. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $13,172, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other West Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot
$44,154$32,140
American Public University System
Charles Town
$44,027$21,625
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont
$26,517$14,920
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
Morgantown
$25,241$9,917

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg make?

The median salary is $47,073 and $43,334 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,172.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.