Compare 7 Social Work. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $46,873.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Social Work tells a different story. Across 7 programs, earnings range from $38,441 to $58,336—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Simmons University's Social Work program leads with graduates earning $58,336, well above the $46,873 average across Massachusetts programs. Westfield State University follows at $48,979, proving that regional publics compete effectively in this field despite different institutional profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Simmons University graduates borrow $24,840 and face just a 9.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, graduates can manage their loans comfortably on their post-graduation salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $58,336 | 18 | $24,840 | Good | $23,772 | Challenging |
| #2 | $48,979 | 43 | $22,457 | Good | $18,544 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $48,462 | 46 | $25,000 | Manageable | $28,117 | High | |
| #4 | $47,217 | 32 | $21,974 | Manageable | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $45,628 | 78 | $24,286 | Manageable | $18,070 | High | |
| #6 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $41,045 | 63 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,128 | High |
| #7 | Gordon CollegePrivate | $38,441 | 18 | $26,250 | Challenging | $43,838 | 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.
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