Best Online Education Programs in Fairmont, WV (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairmont, West Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $84,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Fairmont

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Fairmont. Distances are calculated from Fairmont city center.

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:

  • 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.

#1

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 43.0 miles from Fairmont BOC Score45.4
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#2

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 70.8 miles from Fairmont BOC Score59.3
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#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 72.3 miles from Fairmont BOC Score63.8
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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$56,610
Elementary School Teacher$55,630
Middle School Teacher$57,210
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$63,270
Education Administrator, K-12$80,650
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$84,660
Tutor$44,070
Educational and Career Counselor$55,520

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

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 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Fairmont. The closest is Pennsylvania Western University in California, PA (43.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Robert Morris University (72.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in West Virginia are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($84,660), Education Administrator, K-12 ($80,650), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,270). 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.

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Other Programs Available in Fairmont

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Data verified: June 11, 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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