Design and Applied Arts at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 241 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $43,698 | $44,441 | #237 | $29,488 |
| 242 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $43,087 | $41,010 | #264 | $19,451 |
| 243 | Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO | $43,070 | $46,180 | #218 | $29,513 |
| 244 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $42,946 | $37,818 | #282 | $29,191 |
| 245 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $42,867 | $49,622 | #183 | $28,206 |
| 246 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $42,778 | $45,867 | #221 | $33,921 |
| 247 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $42,675 | $44,177 | #240 | $26,823 |
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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,879 | $47,508 | #339 of 459 |
| 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 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $29,600 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fitchburg State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,191 one year after graduating and $42,946 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #244 by median pay four years after graduation, and #282 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.