Best General Studies Schools Near Clarksburg, WV (2026)

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

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering general studies 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 general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $97,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Clarksburg

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

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

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#1

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 16.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 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

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 31.1 miles from Clarksburg
  • 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

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#3

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV 36.6 miles from Clarksburg
  • 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

#4

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV 57.6 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,949
Avg net price $20,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV 62.5 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,296
Avg net price $15,366/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 63.5 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
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: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Keyser, WV 72.4 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $9,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 95.8 miles from Clarksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,774
Avg net price $22,107/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Clarksburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $82,500
Management Analysts $97,470
Human Resources Specialists $66,860
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,340
Writers and Authors $64,410
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,610
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,660
Social and Community Service Managers $62,060

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

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Clarksburg. The closest is Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont, WV (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Waynesburg University (43.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in West Virginia are: Management Analysts ($97,470), General and Operations Managers ($82,500), Human Resources Specialists ($66,860). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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: 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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