Fairmont State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fairmont State University at a glance

• 2,590

  students enrolled

• 810

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,032

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,468 in state, $16,174 out of state

• $41,197

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,857

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Fairmont State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Fairmont State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Marion County, where the college is.

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• 16

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Marion County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $67,537

  median household income

  Marion County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (2 open).

Hiring most: FirstEnergy Akron (10), Allpointsllc (1), Builders FirstSource (1), Entarian (1), Express Employment Professionals Defunct (1), Sev1Tech (1), State of West Virginia (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (11), Operations (2), Administration (1), Sales (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Region VI Workforce Investment Board.

• WorkForce WV - FairmontFairmont · 1-800-252-5627 · 8:30am to 5:00pm Mon-Thurs : 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Fairmont State University?

Fairmont State University enrolls about 2,590 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fairmont, West Virginia. It awards about 810 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fairmont State University?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fairmont State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,197 six years after entry and $46,857 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fairmont State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Fairmont State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Fairmont State University?

16 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. FirstEnergy Akron has the most openings.