Fairmont, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering economics 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 economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $97,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Fairmont
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics 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.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fairmont.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,939
Avg net price
$15,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 168
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,593
Avg net price
$18,083/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,411
Avg net price
$18,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,512
Avg net price
$18,605/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,492
Avg net price
$11,139/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,358
Avg net price
$11,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia economics page.
Economics Wages Near Fairmont
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide) |
|---|
| Economist | N/A |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $69,030 |
| Statistician | $84,660 |
| Management Analyst | $97,470 |
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) |
Other Fairmont-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Morgantown, WV – 15.5 mi away (73,183 pop)
- Clarksburg, WV – 16.1 mi away (42,552 pop)
- Uniontown, PA – 36.9 mi away (49,241 pop)
- Monessen, PA – 48.7 mi away (63,467 pop)
- Wheeling, WV – 50.5 mi away (78,088 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Fairmont, WV?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Fairmont. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington & Jefferson College (48.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles in West Virginia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in West Virginia are: Management Analyst ($97,470), Statistician ($84,660), Financial and Investment Analyst ($69,030). 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 economics 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 economics?
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: August 31, 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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