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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

#1899 in US ranking Parkersburg, WV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$9,685
Tuition & fees
$4,512
Avg. aid
$6,111
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
9%
Median salary
$46,751
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

WVU Parkersburg's reported overall graduation rate in the 2024-25 institutional data is 9%. That figure warrants close attention, but it should not be read as the share of every student who eventually earns a credential.

Federal graduation-rate measures commonly follow a defined group of first-time, full-time students for a specified period. They do not describe the outcomes of all transfer entrants or part-time students, and students who leave for another college may not count as graduates of their starting institution. The reported rate was higher in several earlier reporting years, so applicants should examine the latest cohort definition and program-level outcomes before drawing conclusions about their own prospects.

A useful follow-up is to ask the intended program about its typical course sequence, completion time, required placements, and what happens if a needed course is unavailable in a particular term.

What is the earning potential for graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

Federal program-level data report median earnings about one year after completion for some WVU Parkersburg fields. Reported figures include approximately $34,433 for business administration, $33,855 for teacher education, and $28,565 for liberal arts and general studies.

These are outcomes for the graduates represented in each federal measure, not starting salaries promised to new students or a prediction of an individual's pay. The figures are measured early in a career and do not account for differences in hours worked, location, further education, or job duties. Students should also distinguish earnings from employment rates: a salary figure for people with measurable earnings does not show how many graduates found work in their intended field.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
9%

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$46,751
4 years after graduation
$47,106
5 years after graduation
$49,757
7 years after graduation
$49,510
10 years after starting college
$38,665

Alumni Salary for West Virginia University at Parkersburg Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$34,433

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$28,565

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$33,855

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

11535150

Health Professions and Related Programs

21829

Education

10313

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

448

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

077

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.