Trade College Search has named Fairmont State University as one of the top schools in the country through its most recent ranking analysis. Although Fairmont State is not a technical or trade school, Trade Colleges recognizes several of the University’s majors as top ranking within the State of West Virginia.

Among the rankings awarded, Fairmont State received the following highest honors:

• #1 Best Civil Engineering Technology Trade Schools in West Virginia
• #1 Best Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia
• #1 Best Architectural Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in West Virginia

“Fairmont State is proud to educate and prepare West Virginia’s work force, and we are thrilled these impressive programs have received this recognition,” said Mirta M. Martin, Fairmont State University President. “These rankings are a testament not only to our commitment to providing quality, transformative opportunities to our students, but also to our efforts to strengthen the talent pipeline that leads from our campus to the region and beyond.”

For more information about these programs and others offered in the Fairmont State University College of Science and Technology, visit https://www.fairmontstate.edu/collegeofscitech/.

Trade College determines its rankings by a number quality metrics including time taken to graduate, average graduate salary and debt levels post-graduation.

TradeCollege.org is a free resource for students seeking a career in the trades. The organization researches and compiles trade study area information, career overviews and other factors to determine ranking lists for institutions across the United States to assist students in making higher education decisions.