Business & Commerce at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is in Parkersburg, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 94 business & commerce graduations were recorded at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Among 2,728 students, 491 (18%) studied exclusively online and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Those who finish West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $42,734 |
| 5 years | $43,334 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg take home a median $42,734, compared with $42,373 for all West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at $14,744.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 72% women (68) and 28% men (26).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Among the 68 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, 72% were women (49) and 28% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
The Business & Commerce program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 94 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.