All Fitchburg State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $39,938 | $51,141 | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,530 | $50,089 | $26,000 |
| History | $46,184 | — | $21,635 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $41,250 | $65,991 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,780 | $46,696 | $21,813 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $56,336 | $66,707 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $29,191 | $42,946 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,228 | $92,187 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,218 | $60,768 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,508 | $75,879 | $27,875 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $49,907 | $64,528 | $26,983 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,662 | $46,129 | $25,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | $54,813 | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Fitchburg State University students earn a median $53,874 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
Fitchburg State University majors questions
How many majors does Fitchburg State University offer?
Fitchburg State University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Fitchburg State University?
Nursing graduates from Fitchburg State University earn a median $92,187 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Fitchburg State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $42,946 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fitchburg State University overview