Best Web Development Schools Near Parkersburg, WV (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parkersburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering web development 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 web development-related role is Software Developer at a median $121,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Web Development Schools to Parkersburg

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 63.3 miles from Parkersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 64.3 miles from Parkersburg
  • 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

#3

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, WV 73.1 miles from Parkersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,132
Avg net price $8,325/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV 189.5 miles from Parkersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
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: 50

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV 196.9 miles from Parkersburg
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,409
Avg net price $9,597/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Development Wages Near Parkersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Web Developer$78,240
Web and Digital Interface Designer$71,880
Software Developer$121,000
Information Security AnalystN/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

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 web development schools are near Parkersburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web development programs near Parkersburg. The closest is BridgeValley Community & Technical College in South Charleston, WV (63.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Ohio Technical College (73.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web development roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying web development-related roles in West Virginia are: Software Developer ($121,000), Web Developer ($78,240), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($71,880). 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 web development 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 web development?

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 31, 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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