Education at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in education earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Simmons University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 111 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,577 | $67,035 | #69 | $52,160 |
| 112 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $63,223 | $55,486 | #175 | $56,800 |
| 113 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $62,833 | $66,250 | #74 | $62,596 |
| 114 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $62,689 | $55,204 | #178 | — |
| 115 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $62,474 | $55,015 | #180 | $53,770 |
| 116 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $62,435 | $64,967 | #79 | $52,784 |
| 117 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $62,391 | $66,407 | #73 | $56,824 |
Other Majors at Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,629 | $106,035 | #170 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $116,116 | $109,665 | #36 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,226 | $99,762 | #323 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $79,951 | $68,173 | #39 of 322 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $74,038 | $64,455 | #6 of 26 |
| Social Work | $69,292 | $56,039 | #56 of 279 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $69,110 | $58,142 | #70 of 280 |
| History | $66,986 | $41,619 | #7 of 36 |
| Library Science and Administration | $58,512 | $46,140 | #16 of 54 |
| Literature | $53,492 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University education graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,689 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Simmons University ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.