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See costs, majors, and admissions information.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/fitchburg-state-university\/\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/fitchburg-state-university\/\"\n },\n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"EDsmart\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\"\n },\n \"articleBody\": \"Fitchburg State University is a public university in Fitchburg, MA. Students most often pursue Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing and Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians. Inside the classroom, students benefit from a 11:1 student-faculty ratio, and 69.5% first-year retention. Faculty pair challenging syllabi with intentional mentoring so learners keep momentum even as expectations rise. 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Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and EDsmart's 2026 rankings.<\/p>\n \n \n <div class=\"school-overview\"><p>Fitchburg State University is a public university in Fitchburg, MA. Students most often pursue Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing and Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians.<\/p><p>Inside the classroom, students benefit from a 11:1 student-faculty ratio, and 69.5% first-year retention. Faculty pair challenging syllabi with intentional mentoring so learners keep momentum even as expectations rise.<\/p><p>EDsmart calculates return on investment at 96.8%, roughly 46.9 points higher than typical outcomes. Expect the strongest outcomes for students who appreciate an encouraging campus with room to explore.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-badge-column\">\n <div class=\"grade-badge\">\n <div class=\"grade\">C<\/div>\n <div class=\"label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"rank\">#1670 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" class=\"grade-badge-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Rank Schools<\/a>\n <span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Lower tuition<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Public school option<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">#1670 of 1,947 (Top 85.8%)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$11,346<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$14,262<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Year Tuition<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$45,384<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">86.9%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">24.7%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">2,752<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">11:1<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">55.1%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">58.1%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">69.5%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">$63,994<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n <div class=\"kpi-value\">96.8%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is Fitchburg State University Best For?<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students who thrive with close mentoring<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Families tracking affordability closely<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students seeking strong career outcomes<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students valuing supportive learning environments<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost & Aid<\/a>\n <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI & Outcomes<\/a>\n <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n <\/nav>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#1670 of 1,947<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 85.8% of all institutions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">14.3 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">0.71 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B-\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B-<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,119 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#620 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">B<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#973 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"D-\">\n <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-grade\">D-<\/div>\n <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,908 of 1,947<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Fitchburg State University graduates 55.1% of students within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings), with an 8-year award rate of 58.1% and keeps 69.5% of first-year students. Affordability earns a B compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$10,204-$21,123 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">55.1% graduate within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings). The College Scorecard 8-year award rate is 58.1%. 37.6% complete in four years (IPEDS 100% time).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Challenging<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">8.4% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings four years after graduation are $63,994. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use Fitchburg State University's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/net-price-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$102,220<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$25,555 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$66,120<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$14,262 \u00d7 4.6 years average<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.6 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 37.6% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 55.1% | <strong>8-Year Rate:<\/strong> 58.1%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 37.6% and six-year completion is 55.1%.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$25,555<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$14,262<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n <thead>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$11,346<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$1,500<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$15,452<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$2,100<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$25,555<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 32.8%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">32.8%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 0.0%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">0.0%<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> About 32.8% of Fitchburg State University students receive Pell Grants \u2014 slightly below the national average, highlighting ongoing affordability priorities.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$10,204<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 48.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$11,199<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 53.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$11,540<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 54.6%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$15,571<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 73.7%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$21,123<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Net prices range from $10,204 to $21,123 depending on family income. Use Fitchburg State University's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4-Year Total Cost Estimates:<\/div>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$45,918<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$50,396<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$51,930<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$70,070<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$15,571\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$21,123\/year<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">96.8%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on 6-year median earnings vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Median Earnings (4 Years After Graduation)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$63,994<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$53,874<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.6 years<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$24,239<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">65.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for Fitchburg State University graduates 6 years after enrollment, showing the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. This illustrates the variation in outcomes across different majors and career paths.<\/p>\n <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n Graduates earn a median of $63,994 four years after graduation \u2014 roughly 6% above the national median.\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">1.03 years<\/div>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Fitchburg State University vs. National Average<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how Fitchburg State University's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes Fitchburg State University's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> Fitchburg State University graduates earn $63,994 median four years after graduation, +6% above the national average. Earnings vary significantly by major\u2014research your field's outcomes.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance & Selectivity<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">86.9%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Lightly Selective<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">540-620<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">520-610<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Required<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">2,752<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">81.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">18.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">69.5%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">55.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">58.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">11:1<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into Fitchburg State University<\/h3>\n <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n Fitchburg State University requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n With an acceptance rate of 86.9%, Fitchburg State University is relatively open. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-success);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> With a 86.9% acceptance rate, Fitchburg State University is more accessible than highly selective schools. Meeting the test score ranges and maintaining a solid GPA significantly improves admission chances. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1060 and 1230 on the SAT.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among Fitchburg State University undergraduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing draw the most students.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">11.5%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">11.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">11.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">8.2%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Biology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">See more majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Design and Applied Arts<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">5.4%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">4.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n <\/p>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$88,660<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$77,888<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Biology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$70,713<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional high-earning majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Health and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$67,680<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$62,928<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$61,088<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">7. Human Services, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$53,170<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">8. Multi-\/Interdisciplinary Studies, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$52,167<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">9. Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$47,508<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">10. Psychology, General<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$47,387<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n \n \n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n \n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">1. Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$102,691<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">2. Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$79,347<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">3. Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$77,836<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">4. Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$69,942<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">5. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$59,727<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">6. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">$56,771<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Undergraduate: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing grads earn $88,660\u201487% more than Psychology, General ($47,387). Graduate: Business Administration, Management and Operations programs lead with $102,691 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees & Distance Learning<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n College Scorecard reports fully online programs for Fitchburg State University. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education \u2013 College Scorecard<\/a><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 78 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 76 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Biology, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 50 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Design and Applied Arts<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 50 graduates)<\/li>\n <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 38 graduates)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n <div>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">College Scorecard flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (32 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/li>\n <li>Human Services, General<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n <li>History<\/li>\n <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n <li>Computer Science<\/li>\n <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n <li>Sociology<\/li>\n <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Energy Systems Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n <li>Economics<\/li>\n <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n <li>Health and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n <li>Research and Experimental Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Architectural Sciences and Technology<\/li>\n <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n <li>Education, General<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (10 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n <li>Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions<\/li>\n <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Graduate\/Professional Certificates (11 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n <li>Education, General<\/li>\n <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n <li>Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management<\/li>\n <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Undergraduate Certificates & Diplomas (2 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n <li>Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"demographics\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Student Demographics<\/h2>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Student Population<\/h3>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Total Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">2,752<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">81.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">18.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">47.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">52.6%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">58.3%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">3.0%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">17.7%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">14.1%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">32.8%<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Racial & Ethnic Diversity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Undergraduate student body composition by racial and ethnic background. This reflects Fitchburg State University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in admissions.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"ethnicityChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"chart-container\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Gender Distribution<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Gender breakdown of Fitchburg State University's undergraduate population. The university maintains a roughly balanced gender distribution across its student body.<\/p>\n <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does Fitchburg State University support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">47.3%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">63.0%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-warning);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning);\">15.7 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">equity gap to monitor<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at a different rate as higher-income students, indicating varying levels of institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at Fitchburg State University, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_63297058\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_63297058');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [63.07000000000001, 40.23, 35.65, 46.150000000000006, 50.0];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; 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font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n <\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n How well does Fitchburg State University support students from different economic backgrounds?\n <\/p>\n \n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">47.3%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">63.0%<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-warning);\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning);\">15.7 pts<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">equity gap to monitor<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at a different rate as higher-income students, indicating varying levels of institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Compare graduation rates by race\/ethnicity<\/summary>\n <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n Six-year graduation rates for different demographic groups at Fitchburg State University, compared to national averages. \n This shows whether the institution supports all students equitably.\n <\/p>\n <canvas id=\"demoGradChart_89883259\"><\/canvas>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n \n <script>\n \/\/ Graduation Rates by Race\/Ethnicity Chart\n (function() {\n const ctx = document.getElementById('demoGradChart_89883259');\n if (!ctx) return;\n \n const labels = [\"White\", \"Black\", \"Hispanic\", \"Asian\", \"Two or more races\"];\n const rates = [63.07000000000001, 40.23, 35.65, 46.150000000000006, 50.0];\n const nationalAvg = 62.0; \/\/ National 6-year graduation rate average\n \n new Chart(ctx, {\n type: 'bar',\n data: {\n labels: labels,\n datasets: [\n {\n label: 'Fitchburg State University',\n data: rates,\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.6)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 1)',\n borderWidth: 2\n },\n {\n label: 'National Average',\n data: new Array(rates.length).fill(nationalAvg),\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2)',\n borderColor: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n borderDash: [5, 5]\n }\n ]\n },\n options: {\n responsive: true,\n maintainAspectRatio: true,\n aspectRatio: 1.5,\n plugins: {\n legend: {\n display: true,\n position: 'top',\n labels: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)',\n font: { size: 13 }\n }\n },\n tooltip: {\n backgroundColor: 'rgba(10, 28, 74, 0.95)',\n titleColor: '#FFFFFF',\n bodyColor: '#E8ECF1',\n borderColor: 'rgba(0, 179, 198, 0.5)',\n borderWidth: 1,\n callbacks: {\n label: function(context) {\n return context.dataset.label + ': ' + context.parsed.y.toFixed(1) + '%';\n }\n }\n }\n },\n scales: {\n y: {\n beginAtZero: true,\n max: 100,\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)',\n callback: function(value) {\n return value + '%';\n }\n },\n grid: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)'\n }\n },\n x: {\n ticks: {\n color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)'\n },\n grid: {\n display: false\n }\n }\n }\n }\n });\n })();\n <\/script>\n \n\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <div class=\"section\" id=\"our-take\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Take<\/h2>\n <div class=\"insight-box\">\n <p class=\"intro\">Fitchburg State University serves as an affordable university for students seeking quality education without elite university costs. Ranked #1670 nationally with a 96.8% ROI, the institution balances practical outcomes with budget-friendly pricing.<\/p>\n <p>At $14,262 annually, students gain access to career-focused programs leading to $63,994 median earnings. The 55.1% graduation rate reflects reasonable completion metrics for a university. While 69.5% retention suggests adequate student support.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">University Value: Fitchburg State University's Strengths<\/h3>\n <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n Ranked #1670 with a C grade, Fitchburg State University prioritizes accessibility and local career connections over national prestige.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Primary Strengths:<\/strong> Universitys like Fitchburg State University excel at providing affordable education ($14,262 annually) with strong local employer relationships. Many programs emphasize practical skills and internships within the regional economy.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Best For:<\/strong> Students planning to work in the region after graduation benefit from established employer connections. Adult learners and part-time students appreciate flexible scheduling. First-generation students and budget-conscious families gain degrees without overwhelming debt.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n <strong>Honest Assessment:<\/strong> Fitchburg State University's 69.5% retention and 55.1% graduation rate trail elite universities but align with typical university performance. Career outcomes ($63,994 median earnings) reflect regional job markets more than national opportunities.\n <\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n <strong>Value Verdict:<\/strong> For students committed to regional careers, Fitchburg State University's 96.8% ROI and $14,262 cost deliver solid value. Those seeking national job mobility or prestigious credentials should compare against flagship state universities or targeted private scholarships.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n <li>55.1% graduation rate sits 7.4 points below the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>69.5% first-year retention is 7.3 points below the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>96.8% return on investment is 46.9 points above the national 49.9% benchmark.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $63,994 run about 6% higher than national outcomes four years after graduation.<\/li><li>Average net price of $14,262 is roughly $5,817 lower than the national median of $20,079.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>11:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>69.5% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>8.4% employment rate within three years sits 59.8 points below national outcomes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n <li>Pell participation at 32.8% trails the national share by 1.6 points, so equity work remains important.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Fitchburg State University, a public university in Fitchburg, MA, secures a C grade in our latest review. It appears at #1670 in EDsmart's national list Grades by category break down as Completion B-, Support B, Career Outcomes D-, and Affordability B.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2026 methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">69.5% of learners come back after year one while 55.1% graduate within 150% of normal time (58.1% within eight years). EDsmart calculates the ROI at 96.8%, offering a quick value checkpoint.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $14,262 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $25,555.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $11,293 per year.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $24,239 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants, giving a snapshot of the campus income mix.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Graduates report median earnings of about $63,994 four years after graduation. This is roughly 6% above typical U.S. college outcomes.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Employment outcomes report about 8.4% of alumni working within three years.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Plan around an ROI of about 96.8% according to the Scorecard data.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">86.9% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitchburg State University admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">0.71 \/ 5<\/div>\n <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how Fitchburg State University stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit Fitchburg State University Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n \n <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; 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margin-top: 10px;\">Jamaica, NY<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">C<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#1643 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"carousel-arrow carousel-arrow-right\" aria-label=\"Scroll similar schools right\" onclick=\"scrollCarousel('similar', 1)\">\u203a<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"nearby\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Nearby Schools<\/h2>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other  campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Other Massachusetts campuses you might consider<\/p>\n <div class=\"quick-facts\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/western-new-england-university\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Western New England University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Springfield, MA<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">C<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#1668 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/salem-state-university\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Salem State University<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Salem, MA<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">C<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#1665 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/montserrat-college-of-art\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Montserrat College of Art<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Beverly, MA<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">C<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#1686 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='\/university-of-massachusetts-boston\/'\">\n <div class=\"stat-label\">University of Massachusetts-Boston<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-value\" style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\">Boston, MA<\/div>\n <div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700;\">C<\/span>\n <span style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-left: 10px;\">#1698 of 1,947<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"school-faq-section\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"school-faq-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"school-faq-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"school-faq-list\">\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate is 86.9%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">How much does Fitchburg State University cost?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At Fitchburg State University, listed tuition and fees are $11,346 per year, and the average net price after aid is $14,262. Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Fitchburg State University's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Fitchburg State University ranks #1670 nationally in EDsmart's 2026 college rankings with an overall grade of C, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Fitchburg State University's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At Fitchburg State University, the graduation rate within 150% of normal time is 55.1% (the rate used in EDsmart rankings), College Scorecard 8-year award rate is 58.1%, and first-year retention is 69.5%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are Fitchburg State University's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of Fitchburg State University report median earnings of $63,994 four years after graduation, according to College Scorecard federal outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Fitchburg State University's student population?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Fitchburg State University enrolls about 2,752 undergraduate students, per College Scorecard enrollment data.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate is 86.9%, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard admissions data.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How much does Fitchburg State University cost?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"At Fitchburg State University, listed tuition and fees are $11,346 per year, and the average net price after aid is $14,262. 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Outcomes vary by major.\"\n }\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What is Fitchburg State University's student population?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Fitchburg State University enrolls about 2,752 undergraduate students, per College Scorecard enrollment data.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n \n <div class=\"section\" id=\"contact-info\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"two-column\">\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Address<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\">Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Website<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">www.fitchburgstate.edu<\/a><\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"info-label\">Net Price Calculator<\/span>\n <span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\/admissions-aid\/financial-aid\/net-price-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Calculate Your Cost<\/a><\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Financial Aid<\/span><span class=\"info-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchburgstate.edu\/financial-aid\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">View Financial Aid Information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <ul class=\"info-list\">\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Endowment<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">$22.2M<\/span><\/li>\n <li><span class=\"info-label\">Transfer Enrollment Rate<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">24.7%<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cta-group\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/edsmart.collegedegrees.com\/app\/experience\/?publisher=edsmart.org&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edsmart.org%2Fschools%2F°ree=general&category=general\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Programs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"methodology-box\" id=\"methodologyBox\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"toggleMethodology()\">\n <h3>Data Source & Methodology <span id=\"methodologyToggle\" style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/h3>\n <div id=\"methodologyContent\" style=\"display: none; margin-top: 20px;\">\n <p>\n <strong>Data Source:<\/strong> U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2025\u201326 institution data, June 10, 2026 release)\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>ROI Calculation:<\/strong> ROI = (Median Earnings 4 Years After Graduation \u00f7 Total Degree Cost) \u00d7 100. Total degree cost uses annual net price \u00d7 average years to graduate (4.6 years for Fitchburg State University). Earnings use College Scorecard MD_EARN_WNE_4YR (graduates working and not enrolled).\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Cost Breakdown:<\/strong> \"Pay with Cash\" reflects total cost of attendance including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. \"Pay with Financial Aid\" reflects average net price after grants and scholarships. Individual costs vary based on financial aid eligibility and personal circumstances.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Retention Rate:<\/strong> High retention (69.5%) indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience and academic support.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n <strong>Important Note:<\/strong> Earnings data reflects federally aided students only who are working and not enrolled 6 years after entry. Individual outcomes vary by major, career path, and personal circumstances. 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