At a glance
Average net price
$14,262
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.1%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
2,752
In-state tuition
$11,346
Out-of-state tuition
$17,426
Cost of attendance
$25,555
Median earnings (10y)
$53,874
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 69.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (21%), humanities & arts (21%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM14%
- Health21%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services12%
- Health professions21.4%~589 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.0%~357 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication8.3%~227 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~215 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education7.1%~195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~142 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.2%~89 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.9%~53 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.2%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 723 | $66,667 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 401 | $59,071 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 305 | $67,430 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 200 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 198 | $38,965 | $26,983 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 151 | $51,546 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 135 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 134 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 133 | $35,607 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 131 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 100 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $31,519 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Master's | 79 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 78 | $33,398 | $26,125 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $39,178 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 62 | $31,215 | $21,813 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | $33,593 | $26,352 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | $31,295 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | $44,925 | $27,875 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 28 | $40,991 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Graduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 23 | $46,892 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 19 | $47,151 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $23,665 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 17 | $28,223 | $21,635 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is a mid-sized institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,752 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Fitchburg State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,262 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,346 for in-state students and $17,426 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,555 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 69.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,874 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Fitchburg State University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Fitchburg State University accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (suburb), Fitchburg State University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Fitchburg State University
Q.How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
The average net price at Fitchburg State University is $14,262 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,555.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Fitchburg State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Fitchburg State University graduate earns $53,874 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Fitchburg State University?
Published tuition is $11,346 in-state and $17,426 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Fitchburg State University located?
Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (ZIP 01420).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Fitchburg State University at their official website.