Best FinTech Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Parkersburg, West Virginia has 29 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,612 to $39,652 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 financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $121,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Parkersburg

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

#1

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 3.7 miles from Parkersburg 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

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Parkersburg

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.


Parkersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,675Census 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 financial technology schools are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Parkersburg. The closest is West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (64.7 miles). 10 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 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 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 Parkersburg an affordable place to study financial technology?

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: 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.