Compare 6 Health and Wellness, General. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $44,794.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Health and Wellness, General. tells a different story. Across 6 programs in Massachusetts, earnings range from $31,161 to $70,043—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Springfield College's Health and Wellness, General. program leads with graduates earning $70,043, well above the $44,794 average across Massachusetts programs. Boston University follows at $59,945 with a larger cohort of 181 students, demonstrating that program outcomes vary significantly even among well-known institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Springfield College graduates borrow $26,250 and face just a 7.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.37.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $70,043 | 49 | $26,250 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $59,945 | 181 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $39,114 | 34 | $25,000 | Challenging | $46,544 | High |
| #4 | Bay Path UniversityPrivate | $37,288 | 51 | $24,901 | Challenging | $16,500 | High |
| #5 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $31,215 | 34 | $25,000 | High | $58,576 | High |
| #6 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | $31,161 | 39 | $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 →
