Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia · Public · 2,590 undergraduates
Of 22 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,434 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,679 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,505 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,184 |
| $110k and up | $6,945 |
| All families (average) | $9,032 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,343 | +$43,323 | clears the bar | $20,371 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,968 | +$17,948 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,071 | +$52,051 | clears the bar | $24,230 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $50,914 | +$16,894 | clears the bar | $31,328 | 1.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,235 | +$12,215 | clears the bar | $22,494 | 1.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,055 | +$15,035 | clears the bar | $21,198 | 1.4 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,625 | +$12,605 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,343 | +$16,323 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $71,751 | +$37,731 | clears the bar | $18,896 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $54,360 | +$20,340 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,858 | +$14,838 | clears the bar | $18,240 | 1.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $75,569 | +$41,549 | clears the bar | $19,279 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $57,051 | +$23,031 | clears the bar | $23,636 | 1 yr |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $75,102 | +$41,082 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,280 | +$21,260 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.