# Fairmont State University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Fairmont, WV. IPEDS 237367, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairmont-state-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,925
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,751 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,443

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,751 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,434 | $36,857 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,679 | $37,927 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,505 | $45,907 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $11,184 | $48,874 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $6,945 | $30,350 | under 1 year |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## International Relations at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University | $71,751 | $24,250 | $9,032 | 44% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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