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Biology Studies at Fairmont State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at Fairmont State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 biology studies degrees were granted at Fairmont State University.

Studying Online at Fairmont State University

Many students take online classes at Fairmont State University. Among 3,305 students, 835 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Fairmont State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Fairmont State University are 56% women (5) and 44% men (4).

Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Fairmont State University

Among the 9 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Fairmont State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairmont State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 11% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairmont State University, below the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates

Those who complete Biology Studies program at Fairmont State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.