Fairmont State University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fairmont State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 51st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fairmont State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,962 | $86,071 | -3% | #506 of 966 | #115 | $24,230 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $54,410 | $75,569 | -8% | #53 of 61 | #14 | $19,279 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $57,570 | $75,102 | -2% | #8 of 14 | #2 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $48,423 | $74,806 | -14% | #16 of 19 | #10 | $25,527 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $35,925 | $71,751 | +8% | #36 of 118 | #11 | $18,896 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,975 | — | — | — | — | $17,738 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,630 | $62,302 | -18% | #675 of 796 | #428 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,741 | $56,376 | -4% | #165 of 275 | #88 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $55,280 | -35% | #142 of 148 | #123 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $34,992 | $54,360 | -14% | #446 of 565 | #205 | $19,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,767 | $51,968 | -24% | #1049 of 1176 | #771 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,815 | $50,343 | -5% | #292 of 476 | #92 | $23,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,179 | $49,055 | -11% | #515 of 660 | #224 | $21,198 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,833 | $48,858 | -10% | #445 of 610 | #206 | $18,240 |
| Education | $40,931 | $46,625 | -6% | #48 of 71 | #16 | $18,500 |
| Psychology | $29,307 | $46,235 | -9% | #741 of 1027 | #243 | $22,494 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $41,784 | -3% | #35 of 59 | #19 | — |
| History | — | $28,802 | -43% | #459 of 459 | #458 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fairmont State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $192,569
- Avg rent near campus: $1,194/mo — vs ~$697/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26574 (10.0% cap, Rivesville)
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🏆 Where Fairmont State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Room | $6,272 | |
| Board | $5,214 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,940 | $32,858 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,019 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,713 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,166 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,588 |
| $110,001+ | $9,661 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fairmont State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology