Education, General bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Boston UniversityBoston · $27,000 federal debt$56,5562Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover · $27,000 federal debt$55,1803Springfield CollegeSpringfield · $27,000 federal debt$53,2224Curry CollegeMilton · Debt not reported$49,2505Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow · Debt not reported$47,9416Salem State UniversitySalem · $27,000 federal debt$45,568
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,160–$104,760
- State employment
- 2,050
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston University | Boston | $56,556 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Merrimack College | North Andover | $55,180 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Springfield College | Springfield | $53,222 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Curry College | Milton | $49,250 | Not available |
| 5 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow | $47,941 | Not available |
| 6 | Salem State University | Salem | $45,568 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Massachusetts
What do Education, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,250 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Boston University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.