# Fitchburg State University: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Fitchburg, MA. IPEDS 165820, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,530
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,089 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,089 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 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 8.9 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill College | $72,121 | not reported | $33,016 | 76% |
| Fitchburg State University | $50,089 | $26,000 | $14,262 | 55% |

## 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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