Fairmont State University

📍 Fairmont, WV  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 2.6 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$220,950

10-yr Median Salary $46,857

Grad Rate 44.3%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$8,708

Out-of-State: $18,924

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$46,857

6-yr median: $41,197

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Median Graduate Debt

$21,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

44.3%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 2.6 years

$21,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$220,950

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 2,590 students.