Overview
Proceed carefully
West Virginia University--Parkersburg currently reads as a higher-risk value proposition. Its strongest program signal is $140,983, which leaves less room for completion slippage or labor-market surprises.
Before leaning on reputation, families should pressure-test tuition ($1,807), graduation rate (9%), and faster-payback alternatives.
4-year net cost
$7,228
Estimated debt
$3,759
Early salary signal
$60,770
Graduation rate
9%