Education at Fitchburg State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Fitchburg State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fitchburg State University sits in Fitchburg, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Fitchburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Fitchburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fitchburg State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 54 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Fitchburg State University
Students who complete Fitchburg State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,942 |
| 2 years | $59,035 |
| 3 years | $59,346 |
| 4 years | $65,544 |
| 5 years | $72,924 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Fitchburg State University take home a median $65,544, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Fitchburg State University stands at $21,813.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Fitchburg State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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