Avg Earnings (5yr)
$41,999
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
55%
Annual Tuition
$11,046
At a Glance
Total Students
2,825
Retention Rate
73%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
50%
Median Debt
$24,239
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Fitchburg State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of nearly 90%. The university enrolls 2,825 students. Over 70% of students return for their second year, and the graduation rate is approximately 55%. The median debt for graduates is about $24,200, and half of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are roughly $50,500. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are about $42,000, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are approximately $53,900. The in-state tuition is approximately $11,050.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$50k
1 YEAR
$42k
5 YEARS
$54k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Fitchburg State University alumni earn a median salary of $50,473. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $41,999. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,874. The median debt for graduates is $24,239, and 50% of students receive financial aid.
Fitchburg State University has an 89.9% acceptance rate and a 54.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 72.8%. The in-state tuition is $11,046. The university has a student population of 2,825.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education and Teaching
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Resources Management and Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Design and Applied Arts
Accounting and Related Services
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Campus Location
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The campus is in a suburban setting.