Fairmont State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,857
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 19% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 13 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $3,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 27% | $3,413 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18% | $3,866 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31% | $3,525 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42% | $3,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41% | $4,482 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $4,760 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41% | $4,822 |
| 2008 | $33,800 | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48% | $6,000 |
| 2010 | $33,500 | $11,142 | 37% | $6,740 |
| 2011 | — | $10,429 | 36% | $8,486 |
| 2012 | $34,200 | $8,802 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $33,400 | $9,793 | 34% | $10,488 |
| 2014 | $32,100 | $8,971 | 35% | $10,774 |
| 2015 | $33,000 | $8,756 | 33% | $11,250 |
| 2016 | — | $8,550 | 31% | $11,858 |
| 2017 | — | $10,220 | 28% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | — | $10,379 | 37% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $10,368 | 36% | $12,399 |
| 2020 | — | $10,161 | 41% | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $46,857 | $11,326 | 35% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $11,884 | 45% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,794 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,055 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,032 | 44% | — |