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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fitchburg State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 21st 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 Fitchburg State University
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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,228 | $92,187 | +4% | #265 of 966 | #796 | $26,810 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,508 | $75,879 | -18% | #339 of 459 | #408 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $56,336 | $66,707 | -18% | #48 of 51 | #50 | $25,020 |
| Biology | $41,250 | $65,991 | +15% | #162 of 841 | #422 | $25,984 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,907 | $64,528 | -5% | #603 of 1176 | #956 | $24,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,418 | $62,396 | +13% | #93 of 660 | #362 | $23,685 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,218 | $60,768 | +11% | #110 of 610 | #339 | $26,000 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | $54,813 | +33% | — | — | — |
| Human Services | $45,641 | $52,945 | +9% | #20 of 94 | #66 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,938 | $51,141 | +5% | #210 of 576 | #411 | $25,107 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,530 | $50,089 | -1% | #31 of 63 | #50 | $22,976 |
| Psychology | $37,545 | $50,046 | -1% | #509 of 1027 | #902 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,780 | $46,696 | -1% | #396 of 680 | #652 | $22,785 |
| History | $46,184 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,662 | $46,129 | -18% | #547 of 660 | #637 | $23,080 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,191 | $42,946 | -17% | #244 of 299 | #282 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,600 | — | — | — | — | $19,500 |
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.
The Fitchburg State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $408,981
- Avg rent near campus: $1,784/mo — vs ~$850/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01474 (4.4% cap, Townsend)
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🏆 Where Fitchburg State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Room | $7,648 | |
| Board | $4,160 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,871 | $34,951 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,430 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,705 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,224 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,690 |
| $110,001+ | $22,603 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from Fitchburg State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology