by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fairmont State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #1,318 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #9 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Fairmont State. This makes it the #923 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State is $33,767. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $18,823 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Fairmont State is $211 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Fairmont State was $755 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fairmont State. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
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, 83% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Fairmont State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Fairmont State make a median salary of $57,051. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in business administration from Fairmont State. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Fairmont State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 12 |
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