1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

With 85 bachelor's degree programs and 50 associate degree programs, Fairmont State University offers a wealth of academic opportunities for students to build strong foundations for their chosen careers. Students benefit from a unique two-in-one college experience; first, they earn their associate degree at Pierpont Community and Technical College and then they continue on to earn their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State University.

At Pierpont Community and Technical College, students can earn associate degrees in more than a dozen majors and study areas including administrative support, aviation maintenance, criminal justice, early childhood education, Culinary Arts, hotel management, graphics technology, homeland security, sign language, and veterinarian technology. Certificate programs are also offered numerous disciplines, including events management, office technology, and accounting.

Should a student wish to continue his or her education after the associate's level, Fairmont State University offers dozens of baccalaureate majors in the fields of liberal arts, science and technology, business, education, fine arts, and nursing and allied health. Majors include accounting, biology, criminal justice, exercise science, forensic science, hospitality management, law enforcement, marketing, nursing, political science, sports management, and theatre. A number of pre-professional programs are also offered in dentistry, engineering, journalism, medical technology, medicine, pharmacy, and physical therapy.

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community Technical College offer a winning combination of educational and career opportunities. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill or earn a complete degree, Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community Technical College can help you reach your goals.

Quick Facts:

Fairmont, WV, the location of Fairmont State University, has a population of approximately 20,000.

Sports at Fairmont State University include men's football, basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, tennis, and swimming, as well as women's tennis, golf, basketball, volleyball, swimming, softball, and cross-country.

Fairmont University also offers graduate programs in business, education, nursing, and criminal justice.

It's good to be a graduate of Fairmont State University--over 87% of student find employment within one year of graduation.

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