by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fairmont State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #1,036 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #13 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 349 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,036 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,815 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $342 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Fairmont State liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Fairmont State University.
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