Business/Commerce at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 13 graduates a year
West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates in business/commerce earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University at Parkersburg Compares for Business/Commerce
All 13 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $118,137 | $122,927 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $105,106 | $112,759 | #2 | $71,550 |
| 3 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,235 | $53,028 | #5 | $28,747 |
| 4 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA | $54,690 | $49,764 | #7 | $31,951 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $53,713 | $57,624 | #3 | $36,707 |
| 6 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $51,285 | $54,534 | #4 | $36,913 |
| 7 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $50,931 | $48,650 | #8 | — |
| 8 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | $44,675 | $52,853 | #6 | $33,536 |
| 9 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $43,651 | $39,300 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ | $43,199 | $44,388 | #9 | — |
| 11 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $38,039 | $42,179 | #11 | — |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $47,073 | $13,172 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $50,838 | — | #129 of 365 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $50,474 | — | #18 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University at Parkersburg business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,536 one year after graduating and $44,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University at Parkersburg rank for business/commerce?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at West Virginia University at Parkersburg worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for business/commerce ($60,097), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,519.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.