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 #806 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 765 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 806 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State is $29,307. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Fairmont State psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fairmont State University.
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