Compare 10 Education, General. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $43,486.
With top graduates earning $56,726, Education, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Education, General. program leads with graduates earning $56,726, well above the $43,486 state average. Smith College follows at $50,473, while Stonehill College rounds out the top three at $49,801. The data shows regional publics can compete directly with prestigious private institutions.
Highest program earnings: $56,726
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,726 | 24 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Smith CollegePrivate | $50,473 | 21 | $17,550 | Good | $30,366 | High |
| #3 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $49,801 | 14 | $25,000 | Manageable | $58,576 | High |
| #4 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $45,906 | 16 | $26,250 | Manageable | $30,000 | High |
| #5 | $45,014 | 16 | $23,750 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #6 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $43,197 | 9 | $24,901 | Manageable | $16,500 | High |
| #7 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $39,009 | 12 | $25,648 | Challenging | $35,451 | High |
| #8 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $38,488 | 16 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,128 | High |
| #9 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | $36,560 | 18 | $22,902 | Challenging | $31,129 | High |
| #10 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 70 | $27,000 | High | $50,540 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
