# Fitchburg State University: Human Services (bachelor's)

Fitchburg, MA. IPEDS 165820, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,641
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,945 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,352 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $55,038): -$2,093
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,527

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,945 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,204 | $44,081 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 7.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Services at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $61,152 | $26,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $61,152 | $26,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Cambridge College | $55,038 | $32,524 | $31,072 | 11% |
| Fitchburg State University | $52,945 | $26,352 | $14,262 | 55% |
| Fisher College | $48,902 | $29,935 | $26,649 | 28% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,500 Worcester, MA, $81,380 MA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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