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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA fitchburgstate.edu 2,825 students

Fitchburg State University's main campus is located on 79 acres in the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, with additional biological study fields in nearby towns. Students experience a close-knit community, with a focus on practical learning and engagement in their chosen fields. The university's science facilities and location provide unique opportunities for field research.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,693
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$11,046
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,126/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Fitchburg State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,430 $41,720
$30K – $48K $10,705 $42,820
$48K – $75K $15,224 $60,896
$75K – $110K $19,690 $78,760
$110K+ $22,603 $90,412
Sticker price (no aid) $11,046 $44,184
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Fitchburg State University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$80,228/yr High 19.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
70
$49,907/yr High 13.2x
Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools →
64
$56,336/yr Moderate 16.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
63
$43,418/yr Moderate 12.8x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
61
$47,508/yr Very High 9.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
57
$41,250/yr High 15.0x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
55
$37,218/yr Moderate 14.3x
Human Services Compare across schools →
53
$45,641/yr Moderate 11.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
53
$40,780/yr High 8.2x
History Compare across schools →
52
$46,184/yr High 9.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
44
$37,545/yr High 9.7x
English Compare across schools →
39
$39,938/yr Very High 9.2x
Political Science Compare across schools →
35
$29,600/yr Very High 5.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
34
$30,662/yr High 9.6x
Design Compare across schools →
28
$29,191/yr High 5.6x