Nursing at Fitchburg State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Fitchburg State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fitchburg State University is in Fitchburg, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 nursing degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University.
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Online Class Availability at Fitchburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Fitchburg State University. Among 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fitchburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fitchburg State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #978 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fitchburg State University
Those who finish Fitchburg State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,430 |
| 2 years | $66,897 |
| 3 years | $73,957 |
| 4 years | $78,981 |
| 5 years | $88,660 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Fitchburg State University earn a median of $78,981, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Fitchburg State University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University are 91% women (129) and 9% men (12).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fitchburg State University
Of the 137 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University, 91% were women (125) and 9% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Fitchburg State University
Of the 4 master’s nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fitchburg State University
The Nursing program at Fitchburg State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 137 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Fitchburg State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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