# Fairmont State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Fairmont, WV. IPEDS 237367, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairmont-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,815
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,343 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,939 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WV: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (12 colleges, $48,090): +$2,253
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,258

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,343 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 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,679 | $37,927 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $10,505 | $45,907 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $11,184 | $48,874 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $6,945 | $30,350 | 1.7 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $56,132 | $25,000 | $9,197 | 31% |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $56,132 | $25,000 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $56,132 | $25,000 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Fairmont State University | $50,343 | $30,939 | $9,032 | 44% |
| West Liberty University | $50,061 | $31,000 | $15,366 | 60% |
| Shepherd University | $49,153 | $29,500 | $11,363 | 51% |
| West Virginia State University | $47,026 | $31,125 | $11,139 | 39% |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $43,935 | $18,557 | $1,807 | 9% |
| Marshall University | $43,714 | $29,248 | $7,502 | 51% |
| Bluefield State University | $40,711 | $28,655 | $13,684 | 37% |
| Concord University | $39,566 | $24,326 | $9,966 | 39% |
| Glenville State University | $37,281 | $28,799 | $14,006 | 34% |

## 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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