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Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Public · General
Worcester State University is a public institution in Worcester, MA. With a 90% admission rate and 1,280 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,963 students, offers 20 programs with earnings data, and has a 57% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
90%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,280
Enrollment
3,963
Completion Rate
57%
Cost of Attendance
$21,586
In-State Tuition
$11,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,366
Programs
20
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 20 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($22K)
Showing 20 of 20 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,249 | $89,927 | $21,586 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,124 | $87,125 | $21,586 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,477 | $79,279 | $21,586 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,463 | — | $21,586 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,660 | $68,157 | $21,586 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,450 | $67,630 | $21,586 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,996 | — | $21,586 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,169 | — | $21,586 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,313 | $44,840 | $21,586 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,132 | $66,498 | $21,586 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,234 | $53,851 | $21,586 | 1.8x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,169 | $52,586 | $21,586 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,028 | $48,516 | $21,586 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,345 | $55,146 | $21,586 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,235 | $53,556 | $21,586 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,142 | $61,578 | $21,586 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,636 | $54,599 | $21,586 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,022 | $43,186 | $21,586 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $69,948 | $21,586 | — | |
| 20 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $77,384 | $21,586 | — |