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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public · General
Fitchburg State University is a public institution in Fitchburg, MA. With a 90% admission rate and 1,220 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,825 students, offers 16 programs with earnings data, and has a 55% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
90%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,220
Enrollment
2,825
Completion Rate
55%
Cost of Attendance
$24,517
In-State Tuition
$11,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,126
Programs
16
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 16 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 16 of 16 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,228 | $88,660 | $24,517 | 3.3x | |
| 2 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,336 | $77,888 | $24,517 | 2.3x | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,907 | $62,928 | $24,517 | 2.0x | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,508 | — | $24,517 | 1.9x | |
| 5 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,184 | — | $24,517 | 1.9x | |
| 6 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,641 | $53,170 | $24,517 | 1.9x | |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,418 | $61,088 | $24,517 | 1.8x | |
| 8 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,250 | $70,713 | $24,517 | 1.7x | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,780 | — | $24,517 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,938 | $45,015 | $24,517 | 1.6x | |
| 11 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,530 | $52,167 | $24,517 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,545 | $47,387 | $24,517 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,218 | $67,680 | $24,517 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,662 | $47,027 | $24,517 | 1.3x | |
| 15 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,600 | — | $24,517 | 1.2x | |
| 16 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,191 | — | $24,517 | 1.2x |