Best Online Nursing Programs in Fairmont, WV (2026)

Fairmont, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $278,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Fairmont

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Fairmont. Distances are calculated from Fairmont city center.

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

Nursing Wages Near Fairmont

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

Other Fairmont-Area Cities With Nursing 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 nursing schools are near Fairmont, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Fairmont. The closest is Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont, WV (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Greene County Career and Technology Center (28.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in West Virginia are: Nurse Anesthetist ($278,530), Nurse Practitioner ($127,320), Registered Nurse ($80,130). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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: 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.