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Information Science at Fairmont State University

If you are interested in studying Information Science, take a look at what Fairmont State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fairmont State University is located in Fairmont, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 information science graduations were recorded at Fairmont State University.

Online Class Availability at Fairmont State University

Online coursework is an option at Fairmont State University. Of 3,305 students, 835 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Fairmont State University

Rankings can help you compare Fairmont State University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Fairmont State University

Students who complete Fairmont State University’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,049

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Information Science graduates at Fairmont State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at Fairmont State University are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Fairmont State University

Of the 6 bachelor’s information science graduates at Fairmont State University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

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

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at Fairmont State University

The Information Science program at Fairmont State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	6

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at Fairmont State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

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.