Framingham State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Framingham State University at a glance

• 2,566

  students enrolled

• 1,094

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,114

  average net price a year

  Tuition $970 in state, $7,050 out of state

• $46,611

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,349

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  7% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Framingham State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Framingham State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Middlesex County, where the college is.

• 3,944

  open professional jobs

• 281

  entry level

  31 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  443 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Middlesex County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $126,779

  median household income

  Middlesex County

• 61%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to academic (16 open), programs (89 open), finance (233 open), sales (190 open), operations (403 open), marketing (159 open).

Hiring most: RTX (197), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Lincoln Lab) (85), Formlabs (76), Takeda Development Center Americas (75), Boston Dynamics (68), Macom (64), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (60), Anduril Industries (58).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,218), Operations (403), Data & Analytics (285), Finance (233), Clinical (213), Sales (190). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro North Regional Employment Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Framingham Career CenterFramingham · 508-861-7993 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm- Virtual Only
• MassHire Lowell Career CenterLowell · 978-458-2503 · Mon, Wed, Thur 8:00am - 5:00pm, Tues 8:00am-8pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
• MassHire Metro North Career CenterWoburn · 781-932-5500 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• MassHire Metro North Career Center in CambridgeCambridge · 617-661-7867 · Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Framingham State University?

Framingham State University enrolls about 2,566 students and is a public 4-year institution in Framingham, Massachusetts. It awards about 1,094 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Framingham State University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Framingham State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,611 six years after entry and $52,349 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Framingham State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Framingham State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Framingham State University?

3,944 open professional jobs are listed in Middlesex County, 281 of them entry level and 31 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.