Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia. 2,590 undergraduates. Admits 99% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($18,392) equals 37% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($49,370).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 67% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,803 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $49,370 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,392 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
46 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | $70,006 | $68,984 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | $65,594 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 65 | $48,294 | $50,945 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 8 | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 19 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 146 | $75,496 | $77,783 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 15 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Fairmont State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Fairmont State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $10,060 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Fairmont State University graduates earn?
- Former Fairmont State University students earn a median of $49,370 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Fairmont State University?
- 55% of Fairmont State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Fairmont State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Fairmont State University is $18,392. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
