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General Psychology at Fairmont State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, take a look at what Fairmont State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fairmont State University sits in Fairmont, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 general psychology degrees were granted at Fairmont State University.

Online Class Availability at Fairmont State University

Many students take online classes at Fairmont State University. Among 3,305 students, 835 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Fairmont State University

Use these rankings to compare Fairmont State University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	West Virginia	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#6 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#211 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#289 of 1,295
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1126 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Fairmont State University

Graduates of Fairmont State University’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,691
2 years	$25,016
3 years	$31,318
4 years	$36,992
5 years	$39,548

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Fairmont State University earn a median of $36,992, compared with $53,119 for all Fairmont State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Fairmont State University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Fairmont State University are 82% women (28) and 18% men (6).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Fairmont State University

Among the 34 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Fairmont State University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 15% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairmont State University, below the national average of 46%.*

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

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Fairmont State University

This General Psychology program at Fairmont State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	34

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Fairmont State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.