by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Fitchburg State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fitchburg State as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #143 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 143 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 96 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Fitchburg State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fitchburg State University handed out 137 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Fitchburg State is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State earn a median of $78,981 a year. This is above $66,598, the median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fitchburg State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,763, the typical median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,376 | $10,376 |
Find out more about Fitchburg State tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fitchburg State granted 137 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fitchburg State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
