by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Simmons University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Simmons offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Simmons University, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,024 undergraduate · 3,180 graduate (4,204 total)
The most popular majors at Simmons University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,102 |
| Social Work. | 632 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 515 |
| Library Science and Administration. | 277 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 137 |
These majors at Simmons University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $89,900 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $60,112 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $51,859 |
| Social Work. | $48,519 |
| Public Health. | $45,844 |
Browse every major at Simmons University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,102 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 632 | $48,519 |
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Public Policy Analysis, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Practice. |
515 | $89,900 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. · Public Health Education and Promotion. |
38 | $45,844 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
35 | NA |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
21 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Social Work. |
9 | NA |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration. ↳ Library and Information Science. · Archives/Archival Administration. · Children and Youth Library Services. |
277 | $42,784 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. |
137 | $60,112 |
| Psychology, General. | 45 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. |
55 | $51,859 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. |
3 | $45,457 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
1 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. · Human Nutrition. |
46 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
17 | $34,293 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
12 | $39,782 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
7 | $39,389 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. · Communication, General. |
23 | $36,898 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
17 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
5 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
3 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Literature. ↳ Children's and Adolescent Literature. |
12 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Writing, General. · Creative Writing. |
8 | NA |
| English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
16 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsychology. | 17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
16 | $41,076 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Computational Mathematics. |
5 | NA |
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Statistics. ↳ Mathematics and Statistics. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
8 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Fine and Studio Arts Management. |
2 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. · Women's Studies. |
7 | NA |
| Area Studies. ↳ African Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.