by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Fisher College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Fisher College is ranked #2,520 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #46 of 85 for value.
These Fisher College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | #52 of 63 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #65 of 68 |
| General Human Services | #73 of 86 |
| Human Services | #73 of 86 |
| Public Administration | #73 of 86 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #483 of 552 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #547 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #547 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #577 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #577 of 678 |
Below is the detailed Fisher College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Fisher College is ranked #81 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #46 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Fisher College financial aid page to be sure.
Fisher College is ranked #2,520 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Fisher College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Fisher College costs about $29,655. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $118,619 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,975 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,649 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,655 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $118,619 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Fisher College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Fisher College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Fisher College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $215,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,619 | #2,520 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,596 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $215,900 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,619 | #46 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,596 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Fisher College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,879 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,290 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,874 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,290 |
| Over $110K | $31,032 |
About 89% of Fisher College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,718 per year. Get more details on the Fisher College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Fisher College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.