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Parkersburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Parkersburg

There are at least 5 colleges in Parkersburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,907 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,989 full-time students.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of West Virginia Colleges.

Parkersburg Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

HRDE-Stanley Technical Institute-Parkersburg
2826 B Pike Street
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

  • Programs: computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 9 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mountain State College
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101-3993

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer support, substance abuse counseling, legal secretary, accounting, administrative assistant, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 100 students, 91 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
300 Campus Dr
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, elementary school teaching, welding, criminal justice and safety, executive secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 3,743 students, 2,834 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Valley Beauty School
707 Market St
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 24 students, 24 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wood County School of Practical Nursing
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 31 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: On-campus daycare.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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