Best Online Engineering Programs in Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Parkersburg, West Virginia has a population of about 29,461. The city’s median household income is $44,675 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Parkersburg, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $13,539 per year. In West Virginia, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $143,800 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Parkersburg

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Parkersburg city center.

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

Engineering 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.

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.

Parkersburg at a Glance

Other Parkersburg-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Marietta, OH – 12.3 mi away (21,735 pop)
• Athens, OH – 30.1 mi away (30,077 pop)
• Zanesville, OH – 54.1 mi away (42,097 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 63.3 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Lancaster, OH – 65.1 mi away (43,726 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Parkersburg. The closest is West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ohio University-Main Campus (30.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Parkersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Parkersburg are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($143,800), Chemical Engineer ($139,730), Electrical Engineer ($108,480). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in West Virginia
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State