Parkersburg, W.Va. – (April 29, 2020) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg has once again been recognized as the most affordable college in the nation for its online bachelor’s degree in child development by OnlineU. The published rankings help prospective students find an online degree program that matches their budget and career aspirations by comparing colleges across the U.S.

“To be number one in the nation is something almost impossible to achieve, but to do it in back-to-back years is beyond any set expectations,” said Dr. David Lancaster, professor and chair of the Education Division, WVU Parkersburg. “I’m so proud of our child development program in achieving this status.”

WVU Parkersburg offers a highly flexible and accommodating online program for those interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in child development. Through a career ladder approach, students can move seamlessly from a one-year certificate to a two-year associate degree and then on to a four-year bachelor’s degree without losing any credits along the way.

All students, no matter where they live, receive in-state tuition and can earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Child Development entirely online for $2,652 or less per semester, depending on course load. Additionally, WVU Parkersburg’s tuition charges are capped, so any credits taken in excess of 12 credit hours per semester are offered at no additional charge.

Students in this program gain the knowledge to earn credentials in the child development field to create positive learning environments in child care centers, Head Start and professional positions at the local and state level for young children to learn and grow their emotional, social and cognitive skills. Program courses include Guiding Young Children, Healthy Environments and Infant & Toddler Development.

Students from West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia and California are currently pursuing or have completed the online child development degree program through WVU Parkersburg.

OnlineU’s 2020 Most Affordable Child Development Degrees Online rankings represent schools across the nation that are committed to providing quality, low-cost online bachelor’s degrees in child development. Schools are ranked based on factors such as affordability, accessibility and quality. The tuition rates of 193 accredited colleges were manually researched and collected to determine and rank the most affordable options.

For more information about WVU Parkersburg’s child development program, contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or christi.calvert@wvup.edu.