Is Fairmont State University worth it?
Fairmont State University is a public, four-year institution in Fairmont, West Virginia (small town). It awarded 867 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, criminal justice and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,489
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,884
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,857
Average net price
$9,032
Completion rate
44%
Completions (2024)
867
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,590
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,767 | $51,968 | 97 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,179 | $49,055 | 71 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $46,594 | $50,914 | 65 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,962 | $86,071 | 61 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,307 | $46,235 | 52 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $40,931 | $46,625 | 49 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,582 | $77,343 | 37 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,992 | $54,360 | 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $33,815 | $50,343 | 29 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $35,925 | $71,751 | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $54,410 | $75,569 | 27 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,833 | $48,858 | 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $57,051 | N/A | 26 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $57,570 | $75,102 | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $64,975 | N/A | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 146 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's | 57 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 41 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 38 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30% | 3,522 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 2,286 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 987 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 929 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 628 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 602 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 592 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 493 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fairmont State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page