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How strong are the academics at Fairmont State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Fairmont State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Fairmont State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Fairmont State University:

64%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Fairmont State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Education, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
34.6
38.68
42.76
46.84
50.92
55

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 13
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 55
  • Accounting 5
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 6
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Printing Press Operator 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 11
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
Education
  • Education, General 39
Engineering
  • Surveying Engineering 4
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 15
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 14
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 10
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 8
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 11
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 6
History
  • History, General 11
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45
  • Forensic Science and Technology 8
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 35
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 46
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 32
Social Sciences
  • National Security Policy Studies 28
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 5
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1

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