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. In addition, we cover how Fitchburg State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 416 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,228 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,026 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Fitchburg State is $320 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State was $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 155 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fitchburg State. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
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, 65% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Fitchburg State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Fitchburg State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 18 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
| Public Health | 2 |
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