by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Fairmont State College. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Master’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 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 678 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 7 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 105 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairmont State University conferred 19 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Fairmont State College holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 200 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Fairmont State College were White. About 79% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Fairmont State College. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 73 |