Associate-1% vs national median1,354 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at West Virginia University - Parkersburg
Ranked 196th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,679
middle 50%: $24,016 – $47,585
Median · 5 years out
$46,204
middle 50%: $33,061 – $58,588
Median · 10 years out
$54,211
middle 50%: $40,707 – $75,205
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
West Virginia University - Parkersburg associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences earn $34k in their first year. Mid-career salaries reach $46k.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,800 total interest
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