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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Massachusetts

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University is a public college located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Fitchburg State University is $3,420. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $3,420. The college offers Master’s degrees in 36 different degree areas, with 12 Master’s degrees offered online. Fitchburg State University enrolls 3,325 graduate students, with 84% part-time students, 69% online students, and 8% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.fitchburgstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
520 full-time
2,805 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,304
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:261
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:662
  • Online students
    69%
  • Male/Female
    31% / 69%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$3,420
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$3,420
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,592
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$334
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,592
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$334
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
901 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
28 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:30
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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