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Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV fairmontstate.edu 2,690 students

Fairmont State University's campus is located in the small city of Fairmont, West Virginia. The university offers a close-knit community atmosphere with a focus on practical, career-oriented programs. A distinctive feature is its strong connection to the local community and regional needs. The campus provides a traditional college experience within a supportive environment.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,164
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,454
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,372/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Fairmont State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,019 $32,076
$30K – $48K $8,713 $34,852
$48K – $75K $9,166 $36,664
$75K – $110K $10,588 $42,352
$110K+ $9,661 $38,644
Sticker price (no aid) $8,454 $33,816
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Fairmont State University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
88
$77,962/yr High 24.1x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
73
$64,975/yr Very High 18.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
70
$47,630/yr Very High 15.7x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
68
$54,410/yr Moderate 23.2x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Compare across schools →
68
$48,423/yr High 28.3x
Civil Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
61
$57,570/yr High 21.8x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
56
$36,179/yr Moderate 14.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
55
$33,767/yr High 14.1x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
51
$35,741/yr High 9.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →
43
$34,992/yr Very High 9.3x
Education Compare across schools →
41
$40,931/yr High 12.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
41
$30,833/yr Moderate 12.6x
International Relations Compare across schools →
40
$35,925/yr High 9.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
34
$29,307/yr High 10.7x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
32
$33,815/yr Low 12.2x