Computer and Information Sciences at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 336 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $76,216 | $81,720 | #294 | $61,383 |
| 337 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $76,080 | $80,977 | #302 | $51,316 |
| 338 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $75,893 | $89,434 | #212 | $57,912 |
| 339 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $75,879 | $66,819 | #408 | $47,508 |
| 340 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $75,805 | $77,891 | #325 | $59,291 |
| 341 | Towson University Towson, MD | $75,785 | $66,510 | #410 | $53,171 |
| 342 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $75,631 | $76,895 | #333 | $77,763 |
Other Majors at Fitchburg State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,187 | $80,228 | #265 of 966 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,707 | $56,336 | #48 of 51 |
| Biology | $65,991 | $41,250 | #162 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,528 | $49,907 | #603 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,396 | $43,418 | #93 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,768 | $37,218 | #110 of 610 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $54,813 | — | — |
| Human Services | $52,945 | $45,641 | #20 of 94 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,141 | $39,938 | #210 of 576 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,089 | $39,530 | #31 of 63 |
| Psychology | $50,046 | $37,545 | #509 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,696 | $40,780 | #396 of 680 |
| History | — | $46,184 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,129 | $30,662 | #547 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,946 | $29,191 | #244 of 299 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $29,600 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fitchburg State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,508 one year after graduating and $75,879 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #339 by median pay four years after graduation, and #408 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.