by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairmont State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #799 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State is $21,691. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allpsychology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fairmont State University.
Of the 45 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Fairmont State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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