Best Education, General Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 11 colleges offering Education, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 267 recent graduates. Graduates earn $33,336 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $33,700.

Schools in MA

$33,336

MA Avg. Earnings

$33,700

National Avg.

105

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Education, General in Massachusetts

Public Schools (3)

$33,478

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$33,265

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Massachusetts produce comparable or higher early earnings for Education, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Education, General Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,838

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 10.8%

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,623

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 73.6%

Springfield College

Springfield, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,339

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 70.2%

Curry College

Milton, MA · Private

$31,133

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.0%

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA · Private

$27,584

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,908

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 73.5%

Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public

$31,712

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,059

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 95.6%

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · Private

$40,338

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.6%

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$39,009

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 35.3%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$36,437

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,193

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 57.8%

#10

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA · Public

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

$31,839

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 19.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Education, General in Massachusetts?

Boston University ranks #1 for Education, General in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Education, General programs in the state.

How much do Education, General graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Education, General graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $33,336 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $33,700 for this major.

What is the hardest Education, General school to get into in Massachusetts?

Boston University is the most selective Education, General program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 10.8%. The average acceptance rate across Education, General programs in the state is 63.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Education, General in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private Education, General programs produce average earnings of $33,265 vs $33,478 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 8 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.