Best Chemistry Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

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

Parkersburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $32,665 to $44,658 per year for indexed programs. Parkersburg has a population of about 29,461. 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 chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $129,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Parkersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry 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.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Parkersburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV 44.2 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,315
Avg net price $14,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV 62.1 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,492
Avg net price $11,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV 73.4 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,593
Avg net price $18,083/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marshall University

Huntington, WV 75.1 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,354
Avg net price $7,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 75.2 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,857
Avg net price $9,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bethany College

Bethany, WV 83.5 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,512
Avg net price $18,605/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 88.5 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 93.8 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,411
Avg net price $18,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near Parkersburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Chemists $85,560
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $81,830
Chemical Technicians $58,750
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,100
Chemical Engineers $129,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,610

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

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Parkersburg. The closest is Marietta College in Marietta, OH (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rio Grande (52.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles in West Virginia are: Chemical Engineers ($129,210), Chemists ($85,560), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($82,690). Wages for Parkersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 chemistry 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 chemistry?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Parkersburg:

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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