Social Work at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in social work earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 16 | Boston University Boston, MA | $63,594 | $56,001 | #113 | — |
| 17 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $63,559 | $55,785 | #122 | $47,734 |
| 18 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $63,456 | $63,830 | #7 | $41,594 |
| 19 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $62,992 | $55,471 | #134 | $34,496 |
| 20 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $62,955 | $59,920 | #37 | $42,300 |
| 21 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $54,744 | #159 | — |
| 22 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $62,227 | $59,440 | #40 | $44,257 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Simmons University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,039 | $69,292 | $81,180 |
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 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,069 | $39,657 | #434 of 565 |
| Psychology | $51,474 | — | #429 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,496 one year after graduating and $62,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Simmons University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,888.
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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.