by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Fairmont State College stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Fairmont State College holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #1,175 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Fairmont State University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Fairmont State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,923 a year. This is higher than $53,119, the median for all majors at Fairmont State College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairmont State College, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $32,312 in student loans. This is above $25,959, the typical median for all majors at Fairmont State College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,946 | $16,750 |
| Fees | $1,962 | $2,174 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College are White. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Fairmont State University.
This nursing program at Fairmont State College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 197 |
Fairmont State College conferred 197 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).