West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers hands-on training in high-demand fields like nursing and various technical trades. The Nursing and Health Sciences division features simulation labs and clinical rotations to prepare students for healthcare careers. The "Learn and Earn" program provides paid internships with local companies such as Chemours and Wood County Schools, giving students valuable work experience and often leading to job offers before graduation. WVU Parkersburg also offers short-term certificate programs in areas like HVAC, welding, and electricity, developed with input from local businesses to address workforce needs.
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All Programs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
3 trade programs at West Virginia University at, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
82 | $64,670/yr | $14,682 |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
76 | $33,536/yr | $14,519 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in WV → |
49 | $33,409/yr | $9,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in West Virginia
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in West Virginia, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in West Virginia
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in West Virginia. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Parkersburg
Other cities in West Virginia with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Parkersburg.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 3 trade and vocational programs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.