Best General Studies Schools Near Weirton, WV (2026)

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

Weirton, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Weirton has a population of about 18,785. Median household income is $56,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $95,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Weirton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Weirton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Weirton 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 Weirton. 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

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV 16.8 miles from Weirton
  • 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

#2

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV 24.1 miles from Weirton
  • 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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#3

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 62.4 miles from Weirton
  • 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

#4

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 67.3 miles from Weirton
  • 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

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#5

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 96.1 miles from Weirton
  • 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

#6

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV 102.6 miles from Weirton
  • 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

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#7

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Keyser, WV 107.4 miles from Weirton
  • 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 153.8 miles from Weirton
  • 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 Weirton

Weirton is part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area (BLS area code 48260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $78,970 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $88,730
Management Analysts $95,940 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $107,798
Human Resources Specialists $61,770 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $69,404
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,040 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $56,225
Writers and Authors $64,410 WV statewide $72,371
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,150 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $66,461
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,910 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $67,315
Social and Community Service Managers $62,060 WV statewide $69,730

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.

Weirton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,785 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,699 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Weirton. The closest is Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Robert Morris University (20.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Weirton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Weirton are: Management Analysts ($95,940), General and Operations Managers ($78,970), Writers and Authors ($64,410). 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 East Liverpool instead of Weirton?

East Liverpool, OH is 15.7 miles from Weirton 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 Weirton an affordable place to study general studies?

Weirton’s median household income of $56,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weirton 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 Weirton

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

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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