West Virginia University at Parkersburg— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$35,171
in 2021+29% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 29% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 64% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 17% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 12% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11% | $3,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14% | $3,015 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33% | $2,630 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14% | $3,063 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19% | $3,938 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24% | $3,875 |
| 2008 | $27,200 | — | 27% | $4,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19% | $5,250 |
| 2010 | $27,200 | $5,007 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $5,227 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $29,200 | $6,399 | 35% | $5,950 |
| 2013 | $27,300 | $8,061 | 35% | $5,924 |
| 2014 | $26,900 | $7,323 | 34% | $5,500 |
| 2015 | $28,000 | $8,029 | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,015 | 39% | $5,723 |
| 2017 | — | $8,440 | 33% | $6,500 |
| 2018 | — | $7,247 | 36% | $7,505 |
| 2019 | — | $7,349 | 39% | $7,889 |
| 2020 | — | $6,342 | 21% | $8,300 |
| 2021 | $35,171 | $8,999 | 35% | $8,250 |
| 2022 | — | $5,297 | 41% | — |
| 2023 | — | $5,176 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | — | $3,613 | 31% | — |
| 2025 | — | $1,807 | 9% | — |