by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fairmont State College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fairmont State College among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #678 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 678 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 7 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 106 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Fairmont State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 19 |
This social sciences area of study at Fairmont State College breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 53 |
| Political Science and Government | 33 |
| Sociology | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairmont State University handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Fairmont State College holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State College earn a median of $32,088 a year. This is below $53,119, the median for all majors at Fairmont State College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairmont State College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,064 in student loans. This is below $25,959, the typical median for all majors at Fairmont State College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,946 | $16,750 |
| Fees | $1,962 | $2,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College were White. About 90% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairmont State College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
