How much money do Simmons University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $47,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $52,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Simmons University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $66,600 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $44,100 and Communication and Media Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $33,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $95,000 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $70,700 and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) who earn $67,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Simmons University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $95,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $70,700 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) | $67,900 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $66,600 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $59,900 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $50,400 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $48,100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $44,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,100 |
| Library Science and Administration (Master's Degree) | $43,400 |
| History (Master's Degree) | $39,600 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,200 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Graduate/Professional Certificate) | $18,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167783 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Simmons University.