Simmons University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Simmons University at a glance

• 1,670

  students enrolled

• 2,094

  degrees and certificates a year

• 72%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,265

  average net price a year

  Tuition $44,208

• $61,420

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,494

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  20% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Simmons University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Simmons University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Suffolk County, where the college is.

• 4,967

  open professional jobs

• 305

  entry level

  42 say no experience is needed

• 21%

  ask for AI skills

  1,032 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Suffolk County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $92,859

  median household income

  Suffolk County

• 53%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, public administration & social work, psychology, which lead to clinical (219 open), programs (73 open), administration (52 open), human resources (197 open), research (114 open).

Hiring most: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (178), Takeda Development Center Americas (104), Veeva Systems (104), Whoop (70), Klaviyo (69), Boston University (67), Amazon (66), Liberty Mutual Insurance (64).

What they hire for: Engineering (831), Sales (535), Data & Analytics (473), Finance (430), Operations (381), Marketing (251). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Boston Workforce Board, Metro North Regional Employment Board.

• MassHire Boston ABCD Career CenterRoxbury · 617-442-2791 · Mon,Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-5pm
• MassHire Downtown Boston Career CenterBoston · 617-399-3100 · Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm
• MassHire Metro North Career Center of ChelseaChelsea · 617-884-4333 · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Simmons University?

Simmons University enrolls about 1,670 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts. It awards about 2,094 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Simmons University?

72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Simmons University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $61,420 six years after entry and $63,494 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Simmons University offer AI or data science degrees?

Simmons University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Simmons University?

4,967 open professional jobs are listed in Suffolk County, 305 of them entry level and 42 saying no experience is needed. Vertex Pharmaceuticals has the most openings.