Best Mathematics Schools Near Fitchburg, MA (2026)

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

Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $58,867 to $68,432 per year for indexed 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 mathematics-related role is Data Scientists at a median $123,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Fitchburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics 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.

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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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics 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)
Mathematicians $104,190 MA statewide $101,649
Statisticians $91,210 Worcester, MA $88,985
Actuaries $123,170 Worcester, MA $120,166
Operations Research Analysts $87,420 Worcester, MA $85,288
Data Scientists $123,640 Worcester, MA $120,624
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,140 Worcester, MA $82,088
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,050 Worcester, MA $84,927
Financial Specialists, All Other $75,880 Worcester, MA $74,029

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Fitchburg, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Fitchburg. The closest is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark University (23.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Fitchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Fitchburg are: Data Scientists ($123,640), Actuaries ($123,170), Mathematicians ($104,190). 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 mathematics 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 mathematics?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Fitchburg

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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.

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