Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in industrial production technologies/technicians earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State University Compares for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
All 51 colleges reporting industrial production technologies/technicians 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 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $103,769 | $110,344 | #1 | $85,411 |
| 2 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $98,018 | $93,293 | #10 | $48,355 |
| 3 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $94,454 | $89,520 | #14 | $75,281 |
| 4 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $91,993 | $96,996 | #6 | $78,820 |
| 5 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $91,915 | $98,608 | #4 | $78,215 |
| 6 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $89,904 | $109,082 | #2 | $75,493 |
| 7 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $89,697 | $95,720 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $89,629 | $91,126 | #13 | $68,154 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $89,195 | $81,162 | #31 | $78,938 |
| 10 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $88,492 | $100,200 | #3 | $67,641 |
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| 45 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $69,334 | $80,259 | #33 | $45,756 |
| 46 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $68,588 | $69,734 | #47 | — |
| 47 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $68,431 | $70,726 | #45 | $54,600 |
| 48 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $66,707 | $58,742 | #50 | $56,336 |
| 49 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $57,348 | $61,524 | #49 | $44,323 |
| 50 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $52,107 | $63,222 | #48 | $36,378 |
| 51 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $51,417 | $53,227 | #51 | $34,618 |
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 |
| 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 industrial production technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,336 one year after graduating and $66,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for industrial production technologies/technicians?
Among 51 colleges reporting earnings for industrial production technologies/technicians graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial production technologies/technicians at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for industrial production technologies/technicians ($80,890), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,020.
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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.