Parkersburg, West Virginia Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Parkersburg, West Virginia: median public in-state tuition $4,612 (-16.3% vs national median) median graduate debt $12,570 (-5.3% vs U.S.) 1,899 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 1,899 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $4,612 (-16.3% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $2,028 (-79.7% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $12,570 (-5.3% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 9.1%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Parkersburg serve students across West Virginia with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,899 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $4,612. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Parkersburg, West Virginia and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Parkersburg vs West Virginia & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Parkersburg, West Virginia$4,612$2,028$12,5709.1%1,899
West Virginia (state median)$7,112$9,114$13,00045.0%99,042
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Parkersburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Parkersburg, West VirginiaN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
West Virginia (state median)$44,46087.2%65.2%10.4%—61.7%0.50
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in West Virginia (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Parkersburg, West Virginia$4,612$2,028$12,5709.1%1,899N/AN/A
Charles Town$9,240$11,886$21,74378.6%40,190$44,40975.7%
Morgantown$12,451$15,520$9,69067.9%18,261$55,93987.2%
Huntington$9,162$8,083$21,60451.2%8,769$46,35487.7%
Fairmont$7,235$8,678$16,55544.2%3,549$46,85787.2%
Martinsburg$4,752$11,529$9,50066.4%2,611N/AN/A
Charleston$33,800$17,821$9,50045.6%2,571$55,77483.1%
Charleston$33,800$17,821$9,50045.6%2,571$55,77483.1%
Wheeling$17,290$12,916$17,68523.3%1,603$57,94993.1%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Parkersburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Parkersburg, West Virginia median in-state tuition is $4,612, -16.3% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Parkersburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Parkersburg, West Virginia is $12,570 (-5.3% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,456.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Parkersburg, West Virginia median public in-state tuition is $4,612, about -16.3% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is -7.6%.

Median graduate debt is $12,570 (-5.3% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 9.1% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Parkersburg?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Parkersburg, West Virginia with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Parkersburg?

Median in-state tuition in Parkersburg is $4,612 and median net price is $2,028. For West Virginia overall, medians are $7,112 and $9,114; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Parkersburg?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Parkersburg is N/A vs $44,460 for West Virginia and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Parkersburg colleges?

Median completer debt in Parkersburg is $12,570 vs $13,000 for West Virginia and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Parkersburg?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Parkersburg, West Virginia, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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