West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg was founded in 1961. It is a career and technology training school that is affiliated with West Virginia University. WVU Parkersburg offers 52 majors.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate of Applied Science
Students at WVU Parkersburg can take a Pharmacy Technician course that awards them a Certificate of Applied Science upon completion. Students will learn pharmacology, medical terminology, and interpersonal communication. Upon completing the program, students should feel prepared to work in an entry-level position under a licensed pharmacist.
Recent news about West Virginia University at Parkersburg
The Ross Foundation has donated $10 million to West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the university to acquire and renovate property which will be turned into the WVUP Technology Center.
Thirty-eight WVUP courses have been reconfigured to use no-cost resources instead of costly textbooks, easing the financial burden of students and reducing one barrier to degree completion.
Dr. Chris Gilmer, WVUP President, volunteered to be one of the first ten employees of the university to receive the initial dose of the vaccine, in an effort to serve as a role model for others and to affirm his trust in the science behind the vaccine.