Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Fitchburg State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 17 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Fitchburg State University.
Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician. leads engineering & technology with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician.Small sample | — | $68,507★ | — | 18 |
| Computer Science.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| 13 |
| Artificial Intelligence.Small sample | — | $46,087 | — | 17 |
Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $54,925 | $17,797 | 107 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 79K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $78,981 | $26,940 | 102 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $59,954 | — | 50 |
Human Services, General. leads social sciences & policy with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | — | $48,365★ | — | 38 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $40,899 | — | 37 |
| American Government and Politics (United States).Small sample | — | $29,600 | — | 14 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 41K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other.Small sample | — | $40,783 | $12,402 | 13 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $40,197★ | — | 7 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $35,060 | — | 15 |
| Commercial Photography. | — | $29,191 | — | 50 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $47,459★ | — | 37 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed.Small sample | — | $41,087 | — | 13 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $52,693 | $24,735 | 78 |
Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program. leads other & interdisciplinary with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program. | — | $46,214 | $17,579 | 105 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
