by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fairmont State College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 24 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fairmont State College as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #1,456 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,456 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in West Virginia | 6 of 30 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 303 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at Fairmont State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Associate’s | 146 |
| Master’s | 23 |
This health professions area of study at Fairmont State College covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 197 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Public Health | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairmont State University awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Fairmont State College ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Fairmont State College earn a median of $67,478 a year. This is higher than $53,119, the median for all majors at Fairmont State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fairmont State College, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $32,312 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Learn more about Fairmont State College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College were White. About 95% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairmont State University conferred 146 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Fairmont State College ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College were White. About 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 health professions.
| 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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Fairmont State College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 23 |
