Education Graduate Salaries in Massachusetts
Federal earnings data for every Massachusetts college offering Education, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Education in Massachusetts. Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Typical career paths: Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, High School Teacher, School Counselor, Principal/Administrator. Median starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $103,937 | $41,704 |
| 2 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $84,803 | $25,496 |
| 3 | Boston University Boston, MA | $83,238 | $24,402 |
| 4 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $83,214 | $39,998 |
| 5 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $77,745 | $33,016 |
| 6 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $77,644 | $23,367 |
| 7 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $77,231 | $35,736 |
| 8 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $75,584 | $37,927 |
| 9 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $73,157 | $27,290 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $71,631 | $22,383 |
| 11 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $68,804 | $20,927 |
| 12 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $68,245 | $26,706 |
| 13 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $67,725 | $29,822 |
| 14 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,865 | $17,707 |
| 15 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $64,874 | $17,163 |
| 16 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $64,027 | $27,579 |
| 17 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $62,832 | $49,180 |
| 18 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $62,381 | $28,714 |
| 19 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $60,624 | $13,381 |
| 20 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $58,418 | $26,441 |
| 21 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $58,336 | $40,654 |
| 22 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $57,466 | $16,383 |
| 23 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $57,346 | $16,721 |
| 24 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $56,662 | $15,996 |
| 25 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $55,383 | $14,271 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What do Education graduates earn in Massachusetts?
The median 10-year earnings for Education graduates from Massachusetts colleges is $57,004, with a range from $33,022 at lower-earning schools to $103,937 at top-earning schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Which Massachusetts school has the highest Education graduate salary?
Boston College ranks first among Massachusetts schools offering Education, with a 10-year median graduate salary of $103,937.
How is "graduate salary" measured?
These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. They reflect actual federal tax-reported income of all graduates 10 years after enrollment — including those who pursued graduate school and those who took industry jobs. They are not survey-based.
Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
No. These are raw federal earnings figures. Massachusetts salaries should be considered in context of local cost of living. For example, $90,000 in California has different purchasing power than $90,000 in North Carolina.