Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Fitchburg State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Fitchburg State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$52,271
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,517
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
+$504,622 | $73,957 | $24,517 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
+$395,622 | $68,507 | $24,517 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
+$51,712 | $51,244 | $24,517 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
+$9,984 | $49,224 | $24,517 | $26,983 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$78,498 | $44,801 | $24,517 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$130,823 | $42,141 | $24,517 | $26,352 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$172,198 | $40,116 | $24,517 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$181,715 | $39,290 | $24,517 | $21,813 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$194,188 | $38,949 | $24,517 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$234,718 | $36,855 | $24,517 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$266,076 | $35,363 | $24,517 | $26,125 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$330,978 | $32,177 | $24,517 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.