At a glance
Average net price
$13,381
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.5%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
3,930
In-state tuition
$11,786
Out-of-state tuition
$17,866
Cost of attendance
$22,874
Median earnings (10y)
$60,624
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 78.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (24%), business (18%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM15%
- Health16%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services10%
- Business18.5%~726 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions16.0%~629 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology13.1%~513 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~379 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~333 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education6.7%~264 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.2%~245 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.6%~180 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.4%~134 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.3%~129 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.2%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.9%~116 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 330 | $33,633 | $24,394 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 316 | $39,699 | $22,895 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 180 | $37,556 | $24,953 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 134 | $39,515 | $23,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 133 | $67,399 | $26,849 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 132 | $61,868 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 132 | $35,724 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 117 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 113 | $34,440 | $22,971 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 93 | $38,549 | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 91 | — | $23,907 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $60,231 | $24,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 68 | $27,682 | $21,910 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 67 | $28,306 | $24,975 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 64 | $30,249 | $24,610 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 62 | $52,554 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 61 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 57 | $83,289 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 55 | $56,792 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $28,632 | $26,474 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 34 | $27,718 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $22,056 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Worcester State University
Worcester State University is a mid-sized institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,930 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Worcester State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,381 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,786 for in-state students and $17,866 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,874 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,624 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Worcester State University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (24% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Worcester State University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Worcester, Massachusetts (city), Worcester State University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Worcester State University
Q.How much does Worcester State University cost?
The average net price at Worcester State University is $13,381 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,874.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Worcester State University?
Worcester State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Worcester State University?
Worcester State University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Worcester State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Worcester State University graduate earns $60,624 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Worcester State University?
Published tuition is $11,786 in-state and $17,866 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Worcester State University located?
Worcester State University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01602).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Worcester State University at their official website.