Best Online Education Programs in Fairmont, WV (2026)

Fairmont, West Virginia has a population of about 18,303. The city’s median household income is $60,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering education programs near Fairmont, with tuition ranging from $8,454 to $44,322 per year for indexed programs. In West Virginia, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $85,260 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Fairmont

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Fairmont. Distances are calculated from Fairmont city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont, WV0.8 mi$8,454 - $18,372
Pierpont Community and Technical CollegeFairmont, WV3.9 miContact school for pricing
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV15.0 miContact school for pricing
Salem UniversitySalem, WV26.1 miContact school for pricing
Waynesburg UniversityWaynesburg, PA29.3 miContact school for pricing
West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon, WV33.8 miContact school for pricing
Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins, WV41.0 mi$31,270 - $44,322
Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia, PA43.0 miContact school for pricing
Garrett CollegeMcHenry, MD43.4 miContact school for pricing
Washington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PA48.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Fairmont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$56,480
Elementary School Teacher$55,550
Middle School Teacher$49,670
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$65,670
Education Administrator, K-12$80,650
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$85,260
Tutor$42,420
Educational and Career Counselor$55,420

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

MetricValueSource
Population18,303Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Marion County72 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Fairmont, WV?

Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering education programs near Fairmont. The closest is Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Washington & Jefferson College (48.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in West Virginia are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($85,260), Education Administrator, K-12 ($80,650), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,670). 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 education 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 education?

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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.