Psychology at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 426 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $51,553 | $53,506 | #302 | $30,858 |
| 427 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $51,530 | $54,847 | #236 | $35,403 |
| 428 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,526 | $46,885 | #746 | $27,557 |
| 429 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $51,474 | $45,328 | #833 | — |
| 430 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $51,470 | $52,330 | #376 | $30,511 |
| 431 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,460 | $54,259 | #258 | $30,100 |
| 432 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $51,459 | $52,319 | #377 | $33,331 |
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 | — | $85,096 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $76,569 | $48,876 | #11 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $71,138 | $42,256 | #38 of 660 |
| Biology | $68,251 | — | #127 of 841 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $68,021 | — | #8 of 53 |
| Public Health | $64,514 | $45,331 | #47 of 215 |
| Social Work | $62,992 | $34,496 | #19 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,069 | $39,657 | #434 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,474 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Simmons University ranks #429 by median pay four years after graduation, and #833 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,278.
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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.