Human Services at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in human services earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State University Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services 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 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 17 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $54,318 | $49,961 | #38 | $36,644 |
| 18 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $53,788 | $49,473 | #41 | $39,487 |
| 19 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $53,559 | $53,875 | #13 | $35,678 |
| 20 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $52,945 | $46,624 | #66 | $45,641 |
| 21 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $52,742 | $49,324 | #44 | $43,336 |
| 22 | Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS | $52,309 | $54,305 | #9 | $35,168 |
| 23 | Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $52,309 | $54,305 | #10 | $35,168 |
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 | — | — |
| 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 human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,641 one year after graduating and $52,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.