D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
22/100 · earnings-weighted

Fisher College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02116
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
F
21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,501
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fisher College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,669
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,366
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
27.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20
Median ACT
39.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fisher College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$85,199+12%#177 of 796#396—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$45,695$80,136+45%#5 of 660#28$26,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,754$69,576+2%#389 of 1176#782$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$61,133$63,505+8%#97 of 275#179$32,841
Communication and Media Studies$38,510$50,535-10%#429 of 660#589$27,375
Human Services$35,289$48,902+1%#45 of 94#81$23,422
Psychology$36,873$41,644-18%#927 of 1027#1013$27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$36,306————$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,341,949
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,585/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02114 (3.8% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where Fisher College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,813 $33,813
Total Cost (On-Campus) $57,900 $57,900

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
89%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 86 grads/yr Psychology, General 51 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 31 grads/yr Human Services, General 26 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 24 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 17 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10 grads/yr Accounting 9 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 8 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 7 grads/yr General Studies 6 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 6 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 6 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 5 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fisher College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,501
Total Students
62%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Hispanic 15%
Black 9%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 51%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fisher College?
Fisher College has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Fisher College?
Tuition at Fisher College is $33,813 for in-state students and $33,813 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Fisher College?
The graduation rate at Fisher College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Fisher College a good school?
Fisher College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Fisher College?
Fisher College has a total enrollment of 1,501 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology