Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in multi-/interdisciplinary studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State University Compares for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
All 63 colleges reporting multi-/interdisciplinary studies 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 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $91,697 | $93,257 | #1 | $74,734 |
| 2 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $72,121 | $63,510 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $67,076 | $63,842 | #7 | $57,906 |
| 4 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $66,597 | $71,446 | #2 | $60,513 |
| 5 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $64,738 | $66,909 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Park University Parkville, MO | $60,509 | $64,878 | #5 | $50,454 |
| 7 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $60,133 | $57,234 | #16 | — |
| 8 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $59,096 | $56,247 | #19 | — |
| 9 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $59,001 | $66,244 | #4 | $46,614 |
| 10 | National University San Diego, CA | $58,727 | $53,438 | #28 | $34,012 |
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| 28 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $51,727 | $52,591 | #30 | $30,687 |
| 29 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $51,708 | $54,984 | #23 | $38,831 |
| 30 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $51,082 | $54,370 | #25 | $34,957 |
| 31 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $50,089 | $44,109 | #50 | $39,530 |
| 32 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $50,074 | $45,597 | #46 | — |
| 33 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $49,936 | $47,328 | #40 | $32,450 |
| 34 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $49,804 | $53,010 | #29 | $29,021 |
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 |
| 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 multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,530 one year after graduating and $50,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for multi-/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 63 colleges reporting earnings for multi-/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi-/interdisciplinary studies at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for multi-/interdisciplinary studies ($50,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,976.
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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.