Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 1,670 undergraduates
All 21 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 83 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,027 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,810 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,139 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,714 |
| $110k and up | $32,777 |
| All families (average) | $25,265 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $69,292 | +$28,248 | clears the bar | $81,180 | 2.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $123,629 | +$82,585 | clears the bar | $71,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $58,512 | +$17,468 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,096 | +$44,052 | clears the bar | $22,125 | 0.5 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $79,951 | +$38,907 | clears the bar | $50,276 | 1.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $69,110 | +$28,066 | clears the bar | $36,597 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,474 | +$10,430 | clears the bar | $26,278 | 2.5 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's Degree | $74,038 | +$32,994 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $76,569 | +$35,525 | clears the bar | $26,974 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $55,069 | +$14,025 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $62,992 | +$21,948 | clears the bar | $10,888 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $71,138 | +$30,094 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $64,514 | +$23,470 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Literature | Master's Degree | $53,492 | +$12,448 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,251 | +$27,207 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.