Education, General master's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and master'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.
1Harvard UniversityCambridge · Debt not reported$88,3072Cambridge CollegeBoston · Debt not reported$82,9413Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · Debt not reported$75,7694Northeastern UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$75,7695Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow · Debt not reported$74,0306Springfield CollegeSpringfield · Debt not reported$69,6017University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · Debt not reported$67,4328Boston UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$66,8829Lesley UniversityCambridge · Debt not reported$64,58010Simmons UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$62,689
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
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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 | Harvard University | Cambridge | $88,307 | Not available |
| 2 | Cambridge College | Boston | $82,941 | Not available |
| 3 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | Boston | $75,769 | Not available |
| 4 | Northeastern University | Boston | $75,769 | Not available |
| 5 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow | $74,030 | Not available |
| 6 | Springfield College | Springfield | $69,601 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $67,432 | Not available |
| 8 | Boston University | Boston | $66,882 | Not available |
| 9 | Lesley University | Cambridge | $64,580 | Not available |
| 10 | Simmons University | Boston | $62,689 | Not available |
| 11 | Merrimack College | North Andover | $62,474 | Not available |
| 12 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams | $60,664 | Not available |
| 13 | Smith College | Northampton | $60,125 | Not available |
| 14 | Clark University | Worcester | $60,005 | Not available |
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 master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $66,882 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Harvard University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.