Education
Higher Education- Over 50 colleges and universities within a two-hour drive
“People in the Ohio Valley work hard and Wheeling has proven to be a great place to recruit talent. We have the ability to find skill sets whether they are legal, IT, creative, or financial.” - Williams Lea
Wheeling Area Higher Education Enrollment Overview
Access to quality higher education is one of the area’s greatest strengths. Seven local institutions offer higher educational opportunities in a variety of academic programs. Area residents can participate in certificate programs, as well as receive advanced degrees in the arts, business, technology, professional studies, and many more.
“Eighty-six percent of West Virginia Northern Community College’s students live in the region after graduation.” - Dr. Martin Olshinsky, President, WVNCC.
“Our partnership with WVNCC allowed us to establish and implement custom training programs during a short period of time.” - Jim Simms, President and General Manager, Wheeling Island Racetrack, Hotel & Casino
Notable colleges and universities in Wheeling and within a 50 mile radius:
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Duquesne University
- Point Park University
- University of Pittsburgh
- West Virginia University
- WVU Extended Learning Center
- Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Wheeling Jesuit University
- Bethany College
- West Liberty University
- Waynesburg College
- Ohio University Eastern
- West Virginia Northern Community College
- Belmont Technical College
- Jefferson Community College