Education at Fairmont State University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Fairmont State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fairmont State University is in Fairmont, WV.
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Online Class Availability at Fairmont State University
Distance learning is available at Fairmont State University. Among 3,305 students, 835 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Fairmont State University
Rankings can help you compare Fairmont State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #355 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #936 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Fairmont State University
Those who finish Fairmont State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,918 |
| 2 years | $34,022 |
| 3 years | $39,872 |
| 4 years | $44,533 |
| 5 years | $49,967 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Fairmont State University earn a median of $44,533, compared with $53,119 for all Fairmont State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Fairmont State University comes in at $22,760.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Fairmont State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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