Fisher College
Boston, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,086
Graduate Enrollment: 114
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 72.35%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 46.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 20.5%
Black: 14.1%
Hispanic: 17.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 8.7%
Unknown race: 36.1%
Black: 14.1%
Hispanic: 17.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 8.7%
Unknown race: 36.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,424
In-State tuition: $33,500Out-of-State tuition: $33,500
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $17,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $48,911 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,242 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,125 |
| $30k-48k | $24,563 |
| $48k-75k | $25,288 |
| $75k-110k | $29,011 |
| $110k+ | $30,406 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 36%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,225 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,705 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,154 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,855 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | $27,625 | $290 | $22,635 ($1,886) | $43,151 ($3,596) |
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | $27,000 | $281 | $53,355 ($4,446) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 42 | $29,935 | $248 | $33,974 ($2,831) | $44,634 ($3,720) |
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 21 | $21,913 | $180 | $48,538 ($4,045) | $62,198 ($5,183) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 16 | $36,000 | $348 | $53,478 ($4,457) | $57,817 ($4,818) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 9 | $41,514 ($3,460) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $31,375 | $286 | $48,706 ($4,059) | $64,866 ($5,406) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $53,827 ($4,486) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | $49,124 ($4,094) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 9 | $27,875 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $28,573 ($2,381) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 29 | $44,025 ($3,669) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,157 ($2,763) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,480Full time faculty: 26%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,893,423 (2015)
School's endowment end of year: $16,529,200 (2015)