Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians at Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Fairmont State University graduates in quality control and safety technologies/technicians earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fairmont State University Compares for Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
All 19 colleges reporting quality control and safety technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $97,869 | $90,019 | #9 | $77,500 |
| 2 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $94,480 | $107,243 | #1 | $78,532 |
| 3 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $92,289 | $104,499 | #2 | $71,240 |
| 4 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $91,742 | $93,302 | #6 | $63,706 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $90,850 | $103,123 | #3 | $57,466 |
| 6 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $90,257 | $91,792 | #7 | $68,996 |
| 7 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $87,710 | $80,790 | #16 | $63,479 |
| 8 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $84,783 | $86,225 | #13 | $67,072 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $84,738 | $90,857 | #8 | $67,263 |
| 10 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $84,705 | $95,912 | #5 | $66,418 |
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| 13 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $82,303 | $88,296 | #11 | $71,755 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $81,385 | $84,685 | #15 | $70,016 |
| 15 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $80,398 | $84,770 | #14 | $58,781 |
| 16 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $74,806 | $88,500 | #10 | $48,423 |
| 17 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $69,276 | $77,781 | #17 | $49,321 |
| 18 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $66,785 | $74,984 | #18 | $51,356 |
| 19 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $58,535 | $59,513 | #19 | $51,840 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairmont State University quality control and safety technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,423 one year after graduating and $74,806 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairmont State University rank for quality control and safety technologies/technicians?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for quality control and safety technologies/technicians graduates, Fairmont State University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is quality control and safety technologies/technicians at Fairmont State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for quality control and safety technologies/technicians ($86,525), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,527.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.