by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fitchburg State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #637 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State is $67,430. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnursing bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Fitchburg State is $320 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fitchburg State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fitchburg State. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Fitchburg State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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