Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Public · 2,752 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,204 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,199 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,571 |
| $110k and up | $21,123 |
| All families (average) | $14,262 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,969 | +$49,925 | clears the bar | $18,703 | 0.4 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $72,362 | +$31,318 | clears the bar | $17,119 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,187 | +$51,143 | clears the bar | $26,810 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,528 | +$23,484 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1 yr |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $64,927 | +$23,883 | clears the bar | $21,659 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,396 | +$21,352 | clears the bar | $23,685 | 1.1 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $89,717 | +$48,673 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,089 | +$9,045 | clears the bar | $22,976 | 2.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,991 | +$24,947 | clears the bar | $25,984 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,046 | +$9,002 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $42,946 | +$1,902 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 13.7 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,945 | +$11,901 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,696 | +$5,652 | clears the bar | $22,785 | 4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,129 | +$5,085 | clears the bar | $23,080 | 4.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $60,251 | +$19,207 | clears the bar | $27,215 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.