Business/Commerce at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $35,272* | $42,734 | $13,172 | — |
| Strayer University-West Virginia | $44,154* | $47,516 | $32,810 | 0.74 |
| American Public University System | $44,027* | $49,980 | $21,427 | 0.49 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | $26,517* | $26,471 | $15,500 | 0.58 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | $25,241* | — | $12,023 | 0.48 |
| National Median | $36,591* | — | $13,437 | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in West Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across West Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-West Virginia Scott Depot | $13,920 | $44,154 | $32,810 |
| American Public University System Charles Town | $8,400 | $44,027 | $21,427 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont | $5,594 | $26,517 | $15,500 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown | $14,313 | $25,241 | $12,023 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in WV. Actual outcomes may vary.