Simmons University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Simmons University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Simmons University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $47,000 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $52,800. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $66,600 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $44,100 , and Communication and Media Studies at $33,200 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $95,000 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $70,700 , and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $67,900 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Simmons University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Simmons University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167783.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026