Fairmont State University Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Fairmont State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Fairmont State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Fairmont State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for FSU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $19,280 | $59,120 |
Salary Score ™ for FSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,930 | $31,750 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $24,250 | $56,930 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,250 | $30,310 | |
| Education, General | $25,180 | $28,060 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $16,480 | |
| Graphic Communications | Not Reported | $19,230 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $21,530 | $31,490 | |
| History | Not Reported | $24,420 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $22,820 | $46,090 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $19,500 | $28,310 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18,440 | $30,050 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $22,250 | $48,430 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,500 | $27,050 | |
| Psychology, General | $26,000 | $24,580 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $73,950 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,670 | $61,780 |
Salary Score ™ for FSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $35,420 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $26,900 | $41,010 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,140 | $38,600 |
Most Recent Reviews
Fairmont State University is a wonderful college because students feel connected with their teachers. Classes are so small that it is possible to have a more personal relationship with teachers. This is important because if youre having trouble with an assignment, worried about a test, or not understanding the material, students at FSU are more likely to stay after class and get direct help from their teachers. Also, the tuition is more affordable than others in the state of West Virginia and FSU is great... Read More
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2015. I absolutely loved the program. It was very informative and the professors were always there to advise the students to the best of their ability. The professors were very intelligent and always helpful. I would highly recommend this degree as I learned so much from the program and also was able to get a job in my field a little over a month after graduating!!