Is Fitchburg State University worth it?
Fitchburg State University is a public, four-year institution in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,968 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, curriculum and instruction and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,473
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,994
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,874
Average net price
$14,262
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
1,968
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,752
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $76,664 | $90,969 | 430 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,662 | $46,129 | 155 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,228 | $92,187 | 150 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $59,740 | $64,927 | 136 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $63,724 | $72,362 | 134 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,907 | $64,528 | 127 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $39,530 | $50,089 | 104 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,418 | $62,396 | 72 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $41,250 | $65,991 | 69 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,545 | $50,046 | 51 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $29,191 | $42,946 | 51 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $45,641 | $52,945 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $56,336 | $66,707 | 41 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,780 | $46,696 | 36 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $37,218 | $60,768 | 36 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 568 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 201 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 189 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 76 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 67 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 28% | 2,911 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 2,021 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 830 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 704 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 672 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 423 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 401 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 383 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fitchburg State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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