Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts · Public · 3,930 undergraduates
Of 26 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,793 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,629 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,658 |
| $110k and up | $19,679 |
| All families (average) | $13,381 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,244 | +$16,200 | clears the bar | $19,955 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,405 | +$25,361 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $65,588 | +$24,544 | clears the bar | $21,050 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,133 | +$51,089 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $66,285 | +$25,241 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,459 | +$27,415 | clears the bar | $21,043 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $63,505 | +$22,461 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,337 | +$11,293 | clears the bar | $20,297 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,511 | +$9,467 | clears the bar | $20,149 | 2.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $55,273 | +$14,229 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $92,068 | +$51,024 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $62,355 | +$21,311 | clears the bar | $21,166 | 1 yr |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $58,126 | +$17,082 | clears the bar | $20,564 | 1.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $53,455 | +$12,411 | clears the bar | $24,680 | 2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $79,966 | +$38,922 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.