As overseers of public and workplaces strive to meet safety guidelines, our students are leading their efforts.
The Fairmont State University Occupational Safety program curriculum is designed around the areas required for to meet safety necessities.
The Occupational Safety program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety and Similarly Named Programs
Occupational Safety students can expect to study:
Fairmont State Offers a 2-year degree in Safety Engineering Technology. Additionally, we offer a 4 year, ABET Accredited degree in Occupational Safety. No matter which path students choose, they can expect to have a course of study that includes math, chemistry, physics, human anatomy, statistics, speech, written composition, and psychology courses.
Laboratory activities enhance the learning process through hands-on projects.
Emphasis on ergonomics, hazardous waste, accident costs, worker’s compensation, regulatory compliance and health hazard control makes Occupational Safety students perfect candidates for industry positions like:
| Term | Total Enrollment | Total Graduates |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 7 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 16 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 17 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | 83 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | 100 | 15 |
