Liberal Arts and Sciences at Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,815/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.3x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #248 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $483K $483K $458K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.3x 14.3x 13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.6x 6.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,816
Out-of-state: $73,488 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$36,220
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,626
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,815 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 14.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $23,000 debt-to-$33,815 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #248 out of 424 programs, Fairmont State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,815 to $44,626 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,690 students in Fairmont, WV.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairmont State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →