General Business & Commerce at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
If you plan to study General Business & Commerce, consider the program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 94 general business & commerce degrees were awarded at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Of 2,728 students, 491 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s General Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
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 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 72% women (68) and 28% men (26).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Among the 68 associate’s general business & commerce graduates 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 General 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 |
Minority students account for 1% of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the General Business & Commerce program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General 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.