Best Innovation Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parkersburg, West Virginia has 20 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 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 the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $152,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Innovation Schools to Parkersburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation 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

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV 59.5 miles from Parkersburg 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

#2

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 63.3 miles from Parkersburg BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,432
Avg net price $4,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 64.3 miles from Parkersburg BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 70.5 miles from Parkersburg BOC Score 48.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,162
Avg net price $5,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 88.2 miles from Parkersburg 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

#6

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 106.9 miles from Parkersburg BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,073
Avg net price $3,599/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,156
Out‑of‑state$9,646
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV 189.5 miles from Parkersburg BOC Score 71.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,293
Avg net price $4,641/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,752
Out‑of‑state$8,808
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV 191.6 miles from Parkersburg 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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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 innovation page.

Innovation 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$81,660Parkersburg-Vienna, WV$93,754
Management Analyst$108,890Parkersburg-Vienna, WV$125,017
Marketing Manager$98,750WV statewide$113,375
Computer and Information Systems Manager$152,860Parkersburg-Vienna, WV$175,499

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 innovation schools are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Parkersburg. The closest is Marietta College in Marietta, OH (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Belmont College (64.1 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles near Parkersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles near Parkersburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($152,860), Management Analyst ($108,890), Marketing Manager ($98,750). 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 innovation 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 innovation?

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

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

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.

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