Best Space Studies Schools Near Charleston, WV (2026)

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

Charleston, West Virginia has 1 accredited school offering space studies programs. Charleston has a population of about 47,918. Median household income is $64,512 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% 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 Charleston

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

Charleston is part of the Charleston, WV metro area (BLS area code 16620). 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)
Astronomers N/A WV statewide –
Physicists N/A WV statewide –
Aerospace Engineers N/A WV statewide –
Natural Sciences Managers $138,010 WV statewide $155,592
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $80,690 WV statewide $90,970
Engineers, All Other $119,900 Charleston, WV $135,175
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $81,850 WV statewide $92,277
Physical Scientists, All Other N/A WV statewide –

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.

Charleston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,918 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,512 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Charleston, WV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Charleston. The closest is Ohio University-Main Campus in Athens, OH (72.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (72.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Charleston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Charleston are: Natural Sciences Managers ($138,010), Engineers, All Other ($119,900), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,850). 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 Huntington instead of Charleston?

Huntington, WV is 43.7 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study space studies?

Charleston’s median household income of $64,512 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston 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 Charleston

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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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