Health Professions at Fitchburg State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Fitchburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fitchburg State University is located 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Fitchburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Fitchburg State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1156 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Fitchburg State University
Those who finish Fitchburg State University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,448 |
| 2 years | $63,250 |
| 3 years | $69,962 |
| 4 years | $74,823 |
| 5 years | $83,699 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Fitchburg State University earn a median of $74,823, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Fitchburg State University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Fitchburg State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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