Best Architecture Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parkersburg, West Virginia is home to about 29,461 residents. Median household income is $44,675 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $149,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Parkersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Parkersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Parkersburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Parkersburg

Parkersburg is part of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area (BLS area code 37620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,470 WV statewide $110,758
Landscape Architects N/A WV statewide –
Architectural and Engineering Managers $149,430 WV statewide $171,561
Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,640 WV statewide $75,362
Urban and Regional Planners $61,390 WV statewide $70,482
Construction Managers $92,670 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $106,395
Interior Designers $49,800 WV statewide $57,176
Civil Engineers $70,250 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $80,654

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Parkersburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,675 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Parkersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Parkersburg are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($149,430), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($96,470), Construction Managers ($92,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Marietta instead of Parkersburg?

Marietta, OH is 12.3 miles from Parkersburg and has its own set of local architecture programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Parkersburg an affordable place to study architecture?

Parkersburg’s median household income of $44,675 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parkersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Parkersburg

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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