Is Frostburg State University worth it?
Frostburg State University is a public, four-year institution in Frostburg, Maryland (small town). It awarded 1,085 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in economics, registered nursing and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,388
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,511
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,493
Average net price
$16,715
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
1,085
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,909
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $82,617 | $86,331 | 160 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,670 | $61,002 | 135 |
| Education, General | Master's | $56,800 | $63,223 | 107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $83,407 | $106,032 | 90 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,213 | $50,210 | 84 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,844 | $56,668 | 80 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $51,236 | $51,478 | 76 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $28,720 | $48,762 | 72 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,889 | $53,934 | 71 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $62,968 | $99,671 | 46 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $29,851 | $43,434 | 45 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $40,214 | $70,144 | 38 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $32,165 | $54,197 | 37 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $25,345 | $52,488 | 36 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $23,291 | $46,862 | 35 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Education, General | Master's | 58 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 49 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 1,796 |
| Educational Services | 21% | 1,661 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 799 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 528 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 509 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 479 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 437 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 300 |
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Sources: federal figures for Frostburg State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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