Fitchburg State Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Fitchburg, MA
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#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

55% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

47% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Fitchburg State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 21% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 43% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 47% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Fitchburg State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Fitchburg State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,000 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Fitchburg State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $35,700 per year
after 7 years $37,300 per year
after 8 years $39,900 per year
after 9 years $43,800 per year
after 10 years $44,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Fitchburg State University students who are working and no longer in school is $44,000, which is 28% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$22,685

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

71%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$234 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

65% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Fitchburg State student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165820.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026