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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Public · General
Fairmont State University is a public institution in Fairmont, WV. With a 99% admission rate and 1,040 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,690 students, offers 18 programs with earnings data, and has a 47% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
99%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,040
Enrollment
2,690
Completion Rate
47%
Cost of Attendance
$18,091
In-State Tuition
$8,454
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,372
Programs
19
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 18 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($18K)
Showing 18 of 18 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,962 | $85,013 | $18,091 | 4.3x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,975 | — | $18,091 | 3.6x | |
| 3 | Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,570 | $76,954 | $18,091 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,410 | $81,681 | $18,091 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,423 | $99,003 | $18,091 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,630 | $56,376 | $18,091 | 2.6x | |
| 7 | Education, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,931 | $46,061 | $18,091 | 2.3x | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,179 | $50,877 | $18,091 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,925 | — | $18,091 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,741 | — | $18,091 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,992 | — | $18,091 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,815 | $44,626 | $18,091 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,767 | $51,130 | $18,091 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,833 | $46,014 | $18,091 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,307 | $39,548 | $18,091 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $27,511 | $18,091 | — | |
| 17 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $44,585 | $18,091 | — | |
| 18 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $36,487 | $18,091 | — |