Fitchburg State University Rankings by Salary Score
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Fitchburg State University's Top Ranking
Fitchburg State University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Fitchburg State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Fitchburg State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Fitchburg State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Fitchburg State Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $40,500 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,950 | $42,680 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,250 | $32,340 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,500 | $38,770 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $24,250 | $28,380 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,000 | $33,460 | |
| History | $27,000 | $26,590 | |
| Human Services, General | $25,580 | $37,860 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $26,000 | $47,850 | |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $25,000 | $32,710 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $24,250 | $34,700 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,170 | $32,810 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $25,700 | $69,340 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $31,850 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $41,010 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,220 | $33,990 |
Salary Scores for Fitchburg State Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $17,310 | $75,920 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $58,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $74,200 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $46,480 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $13,600 | $49,960 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $58,220 |
Most Recent Reviews
I absolutely loved the school, campus, professors, department and staff. Extremely helpful MBA program coordinators. Professors go out of way to help and provide assistance. Program itself requires a lot of work (expected and not an easy program and does require effort, time and interest). You have to write a lot (so be prepared). IT support and facilities are great. Campus is beautiful and not far from Boston. Loved the experience and highly encourage others.
My experience at Fitchburg State University was well worth the price of admission. My instructors were incredibly insightful and I was challenged throughout my undergraduate career. The myriad of required courses helped me with my critical thinking as I learned about subjects that were once foreign to me. For example, Commonwealth of the Arts is a course that will challenge students with no artistic background to think outside of the box. Despite the excellence of the institution, my degree had a minimal impact... Read More