Top Ranked Programs
Frostburg State University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a public comprehensive university. Nursing is the largest program with 139 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Economics, Business Administration, and Teacher Education. The health-sciences concentration—including nursing, allied health, and related clinical fields—accounts for a substantial share of the institution's degree output and aligns with strong regional employer demand in healthcare and social services. Nursing leads the earnings profile, with 139 graduates earning median earnings of $86,331 four years after enrollment. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn $85,521, and Health/Medical Preparatory Programs graduates earn $62,767. These outcomes reflect the institution's strength in applied health and professional fields where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles with predictable career pathways and steady wage growth. Several of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes—particularly nursing and allied health professions, where graduates move into healthcare settings and earn competitive salaries relative to educational investment. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Frostburg State University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand, especially in healthcare and human services sectors where the institution's graduates concentrate.