History at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in history earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 89% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons University Compares for History
All 36 colleges reporting history 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $72,306 | $68,820 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $70,522 | $75,258 | #1 | $65,004 |
| 3 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $70,211 | $72,112 | #3 | $53,266 |
| 4 | American University Washington, DC | $68,296 | $59,845 | #10 | $47,616 |
| 5 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $67,675 | $61,580 | #9 | $36,905 |
| 6 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $67,570 | $63,191 | #8 | $42,244 |
| 7 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $66,986 | $58,988 | #11 | $41,619 |
| 8 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $66,787 | $58,813 | #12 | $51,624 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $64,587 | $66,364 | #5 | $52,827 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $64,587 | $66,364 | #6 | $52,827 |
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 |
| Education | $62,689 | — | #114 of 214 |
| Library Science and Administration | $58,512 | $46,140 | #16 of 54 |
| Literature | $53,492 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,619 one year after graduating and $66,986 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for history?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Simmons University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for history ($55,360), and the median federal debt at graduation is $59,676.
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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.