Best Space Studies Schools Near Beckley, WV (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Beckley, West Virginia is home to about 16,977 residents. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $138,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Beckley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Beckley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Beckley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Space Studies Wages Near Beckley

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists N/A
Aerospace Engineers N/A
Natural Sciences Managers $138,010
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $80,690
Engineers, All Other $118,800
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $81,850
Physical Scientists, All Other N/A

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.

Beckley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in West Virginia are: Natural Sciences Managers ($138,010), Engineers, All Other ($118,800), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,850). Wages for Beckley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Beckley an affordable place to study space studies?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley 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 Beckley

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Data verified: September 7, 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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