Best Social Work Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$138,500
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$56,147
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgewater State University
Grad rate: 55.3% |
+$285,172 | $58,775 | $25,164 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Westfield State University
Grad rate: 57.4% |
+$195,770 | $54,432 | $26,435 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Salem State University
Grad rate: 55.2% |
+$176,030 | $53,563 | $27,615 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Springfield College
Grad rate: 70.1% |
+$107,076 | $53,148 | $57,942 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
+$106,212 | $55,580 | $82,694 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Simmons University
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$100,016 | $53,352 | $63,512 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Smith College
Grad rate: 89.1% |
+$74,972 | $53,962 | $82,134 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Boston College
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$62,754 | $53,506 | $83,683 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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