Best FinTech Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 26 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,612 to $39,652 per year for indexed programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $121,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Clarksburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Clarksburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Salem University

Salem, WV 13.1 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 35.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,642
Avg net price $12,303/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 30.6 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 67.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV 30.9 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,912
Avg net price $15,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 35.4 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 40.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 63.5 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 64.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,171
Avg net price $1,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bethany College

Bethany, WV 64.8 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV 103.6 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 36.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV 126.5 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,900
Avg net price $25,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Clarksburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$69,030
Software Developer$121,000
Data Scientist$85,090

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.


Clarksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,859Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Clarksburg. The closest is Salem University in Salem, WV (13.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Virginia University at Parkersburg (63.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in West Virginia are: Software Developer ($121,000), Data Scientist ($85,090), Financial and Investment Analyst ($69,030). Wages for Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Clarksburg an affordable place to study financial technology?

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.

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 Clarksburg

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.