BOMWest Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public university in Parkersburg, West Virginia. One of 13 public universities in West Virginia.
Campus overview
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104
- Website
- wvup.edu
Regional context
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public university in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It is one of 13 public universities in the state.
The university is situated near other institutions including Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing, Roane-Jackson Technical Center, Glenville State University, and Putnam Career and Technical Center. Within 25 miles of campus, there are 276 nearby companies. These nearby institutions and companies provide a regional context for the university.
Programs and credentials
IPEDS 2023 completions, grouped into broad fields of study.
| Field | Credentials awarded | Completions |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts, general studies & humanities | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 215 |
| Health professions | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 107 |
| Business, management & marketing | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 82 |
| Homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting | CertificatesAssociate | 48 |
| Family & consumer sciences | CertificatesAssociate | 30 |
| Education | CertificatesBachelor's | 22 |
| Engineering technologies & technicians Industrial base | CertificatesAssociateBachelor's | 21 |
| Communications technologies | CertificatesAssociate | 16 |
| Precision production Industrial base | CertificatesAssociate | 15 |
| Computer & information sciences | Associate | 14 |
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | AssociateBachelor's | 14 |
| Mechanic & repair technologies Industrial base | Associate | 12 |
| Communication & journalism | CertificatesAssociate | 6 |
| Science technologies & technicians Industrial base | Associate | 4 |
+ 2 more fields of study
Employer alignment
Nearby companies whose industries align with fields taught here.
40 of the 290 companies mapped within 25 miles of Parkersburg, West Virginia align with fields taught here.
| Field | Companies within 25 mi | Aligned sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | Building construction, heavy and civil engineering, specialty trades |
| Welding | 9 | Fabricated metal, structural steel, boilers and tanks, shipbuilding, rail |
| Engineering technology | 5 | Engineering services, machinery, electronics, aerospace |
| CAD/CAM & drafting | 4 | Engineering services, machinery and aerospace manufacturing |
| Machining & CNC | 2 | Machine shops, machinery manufacturing, aerospace parts, precision instruments |
| Automotive & diesel | 2 | Vehicle repair, motor vehicle parts, trucking fleets, parts distribution |
Companies near campus
Start with geography, then verify capabilities and fit in the BOMForge company index.
239 companies indexed within 25 miles of Parkersburg, WV. The nearest records include:
- CLAYWOOD PARK PSDDavisville, WV · 1.1 mi away
- AMERICAN MEDICINES COMPANY, PBCDavisville, WV · 1.1 mi away
- MINERAL WELLS PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTMineral Wells, WV · 2.3 mi away
- GATEWAY HOSPITALITY PARKERSBURG, LLCMineral Wells, WV · 2.3 mi away
- LA-JON INCParkersburg, WV · 4.6 mi away
- HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC.Parkersburg, WV · 4.6 mi away
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