Best General Studies Schools Near Fitchburg, MA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Fitchburg has a population of about 41,633. Median household income is $70,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $122,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Fitchburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Fitchburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fitchburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fitchburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 1.3 miles from Fitchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,874
Avg net price $14,262/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Fitchburg

Fitchburg is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $111,900 Worcester, MA $109,171
Management Analysts $122,180 Worcester, MA $119,200
Human Resources Specialists $77,290 Worcester, MA $75,405
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $90,300 Worcester, MA $88,098
Writers and Authors $80,490 Worcester, MA $78,527
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,050 Worcester, MA $84,927
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,130 Worcester, MA $71,346
Social and Community Service Managers $77,500 Worcester, MA $75,610

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fitchburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,659 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Other Fitchburg-Area Cities With General Studies Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Fitchburg, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Fitchburg. The closest is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Quinsigamond Community College (19.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Fitchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Fitchburg are: Management Analysts ($122,180), General and Operations Managers ($111,900), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($90,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Leominster instead of Fitchburg?

Leominster, MA is 5.3 miles from Fitchburg and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fitchburg an affordable place to study general studies?

Fitchburg’s median household income of $70,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fitchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Learn More About General Studies Programs

Other Programs Available in Fitchburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fitchburg:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

Back to Best General Studies Schools in Massachusetts (2026)