Clarksburg, West Virginia has a population of about 15,829. The city’s median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Clarksburg, with tuition ranging from $31,270 to $44,322 per year. In West Virginia, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $108,660 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Clarksburg city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | 21.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 30.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | 35.4 mi | $31,270 - $44,322 | – |
| Waynesburg University | Waynesburg, PA | 43.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling, WV | 57.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $80,490 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $82,440 |
| Financial Manager | $105,760 |
| Human Resources Manager | $108,660 |
| Management Analyst | $94,060 |
| Project Management Specialist | $82,950 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,520 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,310 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $51,700 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,829 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Harrison County | 800 workers, 104 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Clarksburg. The closest is West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV (21.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is West Virginia Northern Community College (57.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in West Virginia are: Human Resources Manager ($108,660), Financial Manager ($105,760), Management Analyst ($94,060). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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