Best Statistics Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Parkersburg, West Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,162 to $40,022 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 West Virginia, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $85,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Parkersburg

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

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

Statistics Wages Near Parkersburg

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Statistician	$84,660
Data Scientist	$85,090
Actuary	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.

Parkersburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	29,461	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$44,675	Census 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

Other Parkersburg-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Marietta, OH – 12.3 mi away (21,735 pop)
Athens, OH – 30.1 mi away (30,077 pop)
Zanesville, OH – 54.1 mi away (42,097 pop)
Charleston, WV – 63.3 mi away (146,462 pop)
Lancaster, OH – 65.1 mi away (43,726 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Parkersburg. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (75.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Main Campus (93.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in West Virginia are: Data Scientist ($85,090), Statistician ($84,660). Wages for Parkersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 statistics 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 statistics?

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

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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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