Fitchburg State University Rankings Based on Salary

- Fitchburg State University ranks better than 61% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Fitchburg State University ranks better than only 43% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Fitchburg State University's Top Ranking
- #5
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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for Fitchburg State Bachelor's Degrees
Fitchburg State ranks higher than 61% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Biology, General | $26,996 | $40,500 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,950 | $42,682 |
Communication and Media Studies | $23,251 | $32,342 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $47,260 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,500 | $38,769 |
English Language and Literature, General | $24,250 | $28,381 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,000 | $33,459 |
History | $27,000 | $26,585 |
Human Services, General | $25,577 | $37,856 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $26,000 | $47,846 |
Leisure and Recreational Activities | $25,000 | $32,711 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $24,250 | $34,704 |
Psychology, General | $24,167 | $32,806 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $25,700 | $69,338 |
Sociology | Not Reported | $31,848 |
Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $41,007 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,221 | $33,993 |
Salary Scores for Fitchburg State Master's Degrees
Fitchburg State ranks higher than 74% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Business Administration, Management and Operations | $17,307 | $75,921 |
Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $47,260 |
Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $58,316 |
Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $74,200 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $46,478 |
Special Education and Teaching | $13,602 | $49,962 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $48,432 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $58,221 |
Fitchburg State University Reviews
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