by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fitchburg State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 295 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,907 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $21,138 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Fitchburg State is $212 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fitchburg State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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The business administration program at Fitchburg State awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Fitchburg State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Fitchburg State make a median salary of $76,664. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 381 students earned a master's degree in business administration from Fitchburg State. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 111 |
| Accounting | 74 |
| Marketing | 42 |
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