Top Ranked Programs
Simmons University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a signature aligned with the institution's founding mission and Boston's robust healthcare ecosystem. Nursing is the largest program with 164 graduates annually, followed by Biopsychology, Psychology, General, Kinesiology, and Social Work. Across 23 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes in applied health and clinical fields. The highest-earning programs cluster in nursing and health-related specializations. Kinesiology graduates earn median earnings of $76,569 four years after enrollment with 23 graduates, while Communication and Media Studies delivers median earnings of $71,138 with 11 graduates. Social Work graduates earn $62,992 with 19 graduates, and Political Science reaches $55,069 with 19 graduates. These programs reflect the institution's depth in clinical and direct-care pathways where graduates enter the workforce immediately and earnings reflect stable, in-demand labor-market outcomes. Simmons University's program portfolio emphasizes applied health professions and clinical training — fields where four-year earnings directly reflect workforce entry and employer demand. The concentration in Health aligns with regional labor-market strength in Boston's medical and healthcare sectors, supporting both early-career earnings stability and long-term career mobility in high-demand clinical roles. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how health-sciences-dominant institutions position graduates relative to national workforce trends.