Health Professions at Fairmont State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Fairmont State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Fairmont State University
Use these rankings to compare Fairmont State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Fairmont State University
Those who finish Fairmont State University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,574 |
| 2 years | $56,418 |
| 3 years | $58,816 |
| 4 years | $67,478 |
| 5 years | $78,590 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Fairmont State University take home a median $67,478, compared with $53,119 for all Fairmont State University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Fairmont State University stands at $32,312.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Fairmont State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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