Best Architecture Schools Near Fairmont, WV (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairmont, West Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Fairmont has a population of about 18,303. Median household income is $60,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $149,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Fairmont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Fairmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairmont city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Fairmont

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,470
Landscape Architects N/A
Architectural and Engineering Managers $149,430
Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,640
Urban and Regional Planners $61,390
Construction Managers $95,740
Interior Designers $49,800
Civil Engineers $86,930

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fairmont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,303 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,791 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Fairmont, WV?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Fairmont. The closest is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA (67.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carnegie Mellon University (67.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in West Virginia are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($149,430), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($96,470), Construction Managers ($95,740). Wages for Fairmont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morgantown instead of Fairmont?

Morgantown, WV is 15.5 miles from Fairmont and has its own set of local architecture programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fairmont an affordable place to study architecture?

Fairmont’s median household income of $60,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairmont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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