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Accounting at Fairmont State University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Fairmont State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Fairmont State University is in Fairmont, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 accounting degrees were awarded at Fairmont State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Fairmont State University

Online coursework is an option at Fairmont State University. Of 3,305 students, 835 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,462 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Fairmont State University

Rankings can help you compare Fairmont State University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#None of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141
Best Value	West Virginia	#None of 6

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Fairmont State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$38,289
4 years	$55,226
5 years	$56,376

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Fairmont State University report median earnings of $55,226, compared with $53,119 for all Fairmont State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at Fairmont State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Fairmont State University are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Fairmont State University

Of the 4 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Fairmont State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Fairmont State University

The Accounting program at Fairmont State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	4

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

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

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.