by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Framingham State University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Framingham State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees up to its highest offering, the master’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,080 undergraduate · 614 graduate (1,694 total)
The most popular majors at Framingham State University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 847 |
| Education, Other. | 68 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 64 |
| Psychology, General. | 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 |
Among Framingham State University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $58,076 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $54,934 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | $50,469 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $47,291 |
Browse every major at Framingham State University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 847 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other. | 68 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
64 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
30 | NA |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
23 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Reading Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. |
15 | $58,076 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
13 | NA |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. |
47 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Knowledge Management. |
23 | $47,291 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
20 | $43,814 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
19 | $44,896 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
15 | $45,036 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management and Services, Other. · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
9 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 4 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 57 | $30,901 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Counseling Psychology. |
19 | $42,768 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology. | 39 | $36,904 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
15 | $32,803 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
13 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. |
2 | $27,781 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. |
41 | $36,565 |
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Apparel and Textiles, General. |
14 | $36,281 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. |
29 | NA |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
18 | $50,469 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
10 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
9 | $77,800 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
22 | $34,401 |
| Biotechnology. | 11 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 30 | $54,934 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
24 | $35,070 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | 21 | $31,313 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
14 | $24,271 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Fashion/Apparel Design. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
16 | $31,411 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | $36,562 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. · Environmental Science. |
12 | $37,200 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
5 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ American Sign Language (ASL). |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | $43,539 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Food Science. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Sustainability Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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