All Fairmont State University majors by area
- Engineering · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $54,410 | $75,569 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $57,570 | $75,102 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $48,423 | $74,806 | $26,307 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,962 | $86,071 | $33,625 |
| Health Administration | $35,741 | $56,376 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,833 | $48,858 | $22,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,815 | $50,343 | $30,939 |
| History | — | $28,802 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,630 | $62,302 | — |
| Business Administration | $33,767 | $51,968 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | — | $41,784 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | — | $55,280 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,975 | — | $24,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $40,931 | $46,625 | $22,760 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Fairmont State University students earn a median $46,857 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 44% graduate within six years.
Fairmont State University majors questions
How many majors does Fairmont State University offer?
Fairmont State University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Fairmont State University?
Nursing graduates from Fairmont State University earn a median $86,071 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $33,625.
Which Fairmont State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $28,802 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fairmont State University overview