Liberal Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,909/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 26.9x earnings multiple (13.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #149 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $476K $476K $451K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 26.9x 26.9x 25.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 13.0x 13.0x 12.4x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$17,680
Out-of-state: $36,496 (13.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$14,452
18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,055
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,227
31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,909/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 26.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $17,055 debt-to-$32,909 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #149 out of 424 programs, West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,909 to $43,227 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About West Virginia University at Parkersburg

with a smaller student body of 1,692 in Parkersburg, WV.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →