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Aviation Program

Fairmont State University

📍 Bridgeport, West VirginiaPublic

About Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University is a public institution in Bridgeport, West Virginia with aviation-related degree programs.

Fairmont State University is a public university in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

46%
Graduation rate
4-year
$46,857
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
67%
Retention rate
first-year
99%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$8,708/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$18,924/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Bachelor's

Program areas

  • Aviation Management

    Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Health Professions32%
  • Business & Marketing10%
  • Psychology8%
  • Engineering Tech8%
  • Homeland Security & Law7%
  • Parks & Recreation6%
  • Education5%
  • Social Sciences4%

Official links

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