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.
At a glance
- 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.
What West Virginia University at Parkersburg teaches
| Field | Credentials awarded | Completions (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Who hires from these programs
40 of the 290 companies mapped within 25 miles of Parkersburg, West Virginia align with fields taught here. Limited demand
| Field | Employers within 25 mi | Hiring 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 |
The supplier base around this campus
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239 companies mapped within 25 miles of Parkersburg, WV. Nearest 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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