Graduates of Fitchburg State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,994, placing Fitchburg State University in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,260 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #714 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $92,187. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,528. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 75 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,396. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,089.
Graduates of Fitchburg State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,994, placing Fitchburg State University in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,260 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #714 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $92,187. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,528. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 75 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,396. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,089.
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Graduates of Fitchburg State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,994, placing Fitchburg State University in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,260 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #714 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $92,187. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,528. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 75 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,396. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,089.
Program mix and student pathways explain much of the earnings story.
Fitchburg State University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving the Massachusetts workforce. Nursing is the largest program with 155 graduates annually, followed by Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, and Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies. Across 0 ranked programs, the institution's strength concentrates in health-related and business-focused fields, with Arts representing 13% of graduates. The highest-earning programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand sectors immediately after completion. Nursing leads with median earnings of $92,187 four years after enrollment across 155 graduates, followed by Biology, General with earnings of $65,991 and Business Administration with earnings of $64,528. These outcomes reflect the institution's positioning in healthcare and applied-professional fields where employer demand remains consistent and career pathways are clearly defined from graduation forward. Fitchburg State University's program portfolio aligns with regional labor-market demand in healthcare, education, and business administration—sectors where the institution's graduates find stable employment and predictable earnings trajectories. The concentration in Health fields reflects both institutional mission and workforce need in the New England region. The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how these dominant program families align with current and projected labor-market conditions.
Upper quartile, 10-year field
Graduates of Fitchburg State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,994, placing Fitchburg State University in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,260 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #714 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $92,187. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,528. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 75 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,396. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,089.
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