by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Fitchburg State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Fitchburg State measures up.
Fitchburg State is ranked #1,249 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Massachusetts, it ranks #14 of 85 for value.
Among the majors Fitchburg State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Game & Interactive Media Design | #13 of 67 |
| General Human Services | #22 of 86 |
| Human Services | #22 of 86 |
| Public Administration | #22 of 86 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #35 of 114 |
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | #37 of 116 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | #37 of 116 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | #37 of 90 |
| Teacher Education | #70 of 252 |
| Design & Applied Arts | #111 of 344 |
Read the full Fitchburg State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Fitchburg State University is ranked #33 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #14 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Fitchburg State financial aid page to be sure.
Fitchburg State University is ranked #1,249 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Fitchburg State University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Fitchburg State costs about $17,238. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $68,952 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,284 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,262 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,238 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $68,952 |
*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 Fitchburg State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State 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 | $101,136 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,952 | #1,249 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,048 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $101,136 | — | — |
| All Students | $68,952 | #14 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,048 | — | — |
*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 Fitchburg State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,430 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,705 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,224 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,690 |
| Over $110K | $22,603 |
About 73% of Fitchburg State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,819 per year. Get more details on the Fitchburg State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Fitchburg State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.