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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #526 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 502 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 526 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Fairmont State in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% 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, 91% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Fairmont State social sciences 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Fairmont State in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Fairmont State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 34 |
| History | 10 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 8 |
| English Language & Literature | 6 |
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