Outdoor enthusiasts will love the fact that West Virginia is home to the largest outdoor recreation center in the eastern US–the Allegheny Highlands–where hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities. With West Virginia being a mountainous region, skiing and other winter sports are also popular. The natural beauty of the state ranges from the mountains to river valleys to dense forests that cover almost the entire state. It’s for good reason that West Virginia has become a popular tourist destination.
While tourism is becoming an important part of the economy of West Virginia, other industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and mining of natural resources. In fact, West Virginia is one of the leading states in coal production. These industries are not the only sources of funding for the economy. According to West Virginia Work Force, occupational projections indicate that high-demand jobs will include computer software engineers and analysts, medical and public health social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, paralegals, pharmacists, registered nurses, physical therapists, and dental hygienists. All of these jobs will require education beyond high school, with many requiring a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Securing the education necessary to succeed in West Virginia can be accomplished by attending one of the excellent Christian universities or Bible colleges in the state. Schools like Ohio Valley College offer students the opportunity to pursue both traditional degrees in fields such as business, education, and science or to pursue a religious degree. Other schools, like Appalachian Bible College focus specifically on religious studies with degrees in such fields as Bible Study or Theological and Ministerial Studies. Either route will ensure that you receive a quality education in an environment that is firmly rooted in the Christian faith.
