Fisher College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Boston, MA that costs an average of $22,042 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 40% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,042
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,749

Private nonprofitLarge city1,167 undergraduates

Cost of Fisher College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$50,888
Tuition and fees, in-state$36,724
Housing and food (on campus)$18,582
Books and supplies$2,000
Average net price after aid$22,042

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,191
$30,001–48,000$20,753
$48,001–75,000$22,956
$75,001–110,000$21,575
$110,001+$26,422

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Fisher College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate71%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate40%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,589
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,749
Rank in Massachusetts (earnings)58th of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,000
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans53%

Majors and programs at Fisher College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (21)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing17$92,012—
Health and Medical Administrative Services18$67,915—
Business Administration, Management and Operations67$58,238$26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections43$48,983$26,875
Human Services59$47,415$24,795
Accounting and Related Services14——
Biology26—$24,125
Communication and Media Studies14——
Computer and Information Sciences25——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Finance and Financial Management Services8——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences1——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Human Resources Management and Services6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——
Marketing14——
Psychology30—$26,441
Sociology1——
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations13——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29——

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Health and Medical Administrative Services12——
Psychology———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7——

Associate's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations5——
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections3——
Design and Applied Arts———
Health and Medical Administrative Services17——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12——
Psychology6——
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations75—$25,811
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Criminal Justice and Corrections15——
Psychology47——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Psychology4——

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About Fisher College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBoston, MA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,167
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitefisher.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Fisher College's acceptance rate?

Fisher College admits 71% of applicants.

How much does Fisher College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $50,888 a year (tuition and fees: $36,724). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,042 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,191.

How much do Fisher College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,749 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 58th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($92,012 a year after graduation).

What is Fisher College's graduation rate?

40% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.