Also known as
- Fitchburg State
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,101
72.9% Female
27.1% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
119
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
36
Distance
53
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.13%
Asian
5.67%
Black or African American
5.82%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
73.71%
White
0.98%
Two or more races
4.61%
Unknown
5.90%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$3,510
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$3,510
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
36
Master's (Distance)
24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
17
Post Master's Certificate
8
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
7
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Art Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Behavioral Sciences | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Biology Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Communication, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No Yes Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Health Communication | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| History Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Psychology, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Social Science Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Technical Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 189 | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 189 | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 146 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$3,510
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$3,510
Financial aid office web address
www.fitchburgstate.edu/finaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$7,648
Typical Board
$4,160
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $3,510 | $3,510 |
| Full time Fees | $2,736 | $2,736 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $195 | $195 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,101
72.9% Female
27.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.13%
Asian
5.67%
Black or African American
5.82%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
73.71%
White
0.98%
Two or more races
4.61%
Unknown
5.90%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 4 |
| Asian | 59 | 132 |
| Black Or African American | 128 | 218 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 88 | 267 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 220 | 140 |
| White | 1,074 | 3,423 |
| Two Or More Races | 12 | 48 |
| Unknown | 72 | 209 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,071
34.5% Male
65.5% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
47
23.4% Male
76.6% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
23
26.1% Male
73.9% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Phone
978-665-3000
Fax
Email
