Top Ranked Programs
Fairmont State University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving West Virginia. Business Administration is the largest program with 70 graduates, followed by Nursing with 67 graduates, Psychology, General with 54 graduates, Criminal Justice with 52 graduates, and Education, General with 35 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 580 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects Health as the institution's primary economic signature. Nursing leads with median earnings four years after enrollment of $86,071 from 67 graduates, followed by Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians with median earnings of $75,569 from 21 graduates. International Relations and National Security Studies graduates earn median earnings of $71,751, while Political Science and Business Administration round out the highest-earning cohorts with median earnings of $54,360 and $51,968 respectively. These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in high-demand fields. Fairmont State University's program portfolio emphasizes applied health and professional credentials that align with West Virginia's healthcare workforce needs and regional economic priorities. The concentration in Health fields positions graduates for stable employment in sectors with consistent hiring demand and wage growth. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with national and regional labor-market trajectories.