Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Worcester State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 23 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Worcester State University.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 92K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $92,068 | — | 42 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Business Administration, Management and Operations. leads business & economics with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $66,405 | $12,736 | 172 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 92K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $92,133★ | — | 71 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Small sample | — | $74,386 | — | 18 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | — | $63,505 | — | 67 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $58,126 | — | 34 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | — | $54,245 | — | 21 |
Biotechnology. leads sciences & mathematics with 91K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology.Small sample | — | $90,565★ | — | 15 |
| Biology, General. | — | $68,459 | — | 68 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $57,434 | — | 13 |
| Chemistry.Small sample | — | $49,644 | — | 15 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics.Small sample | — | $62,138★ | — | 7 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $57,244 | $14,807 | 176 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs.Small sample | — | $48,387 | — | 7 |
| Sociology. | — | $47,754 | — | 32 |
| Geography and Cartography.Small sample | — | $41,054 | — | 6 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $50,511 | — | 49 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. leads humanities & arts with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $55,273★ | — | 44 |
| History. | — | $53,455 | — | 34 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $43,416 | — | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General.Small sample | — | $39,037 | — | 19 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $52,337 | — | 50 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $65,588 | $13,000 | 97 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
