Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.7%
- Retention Rate
- 72.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,874
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,239
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $77,536 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $75,518 | $18,703 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,897 | $26,810 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $57,882 | $17,119 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $50,856 | $21,659 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $48,823 | $25,020 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,715 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $42,682 | $27,215 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,246 | $24,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $41,087 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $38,048 | $23,685 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $22,785 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor | $36,166 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Fitchburg State graduates earn a median of $53,874 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 45%. Monthly loan payments of $257 represent just 5.8% of typical graduate income. The 97.4% employment rate reflects strong demand for the university's teacher education and nursing program graduates across central Massachusetts school districts and healthcare systems. Many alumni work as K-12 teachers, school administrators, and registered nurses in the region. The loan repayment rate of 65.66% suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite reasonable debt levels. With graduates earning above the state median for education majors and relatively low debt burdens, Fitchburg State delivers a strong return on investment for students pursuing teaching and healthcare careers.