Is Simmons University worth it?
Simmons University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city). It awarded 2,061 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, family practice nurse and library and information science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$56,491
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,823
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,494
Average net price
$25,265
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
2,061
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,670
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $56,039 | $69,292 | 625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $106,035 | $123,629 | 604 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $46,140 | $58,512 | 357 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $68,173 | $79,951 | 158 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,142 | $69,110 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,096 | N/A | 73 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $76,019 | $83,921 | 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $99,762 | $102,226 | 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,256 | $71,138 | 38 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $109,665 | $116,116 | 34 |
| History | Master's | $41,619 | $66,986 | 31 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $45,331 | $64,514 | 28 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's | $64,455 | $74,038 | 26 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $48,876 | $76,569 | 22 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $34,496 | $62,992 | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 431 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 341 |
| Social Work | Doctoral professional practice | 152 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 139 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Master's | 133 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Archives/Archival Administration | Master's | 107 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 48 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
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Sources: federal figures for Simmons University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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