You would borrow a median $24,840 — about $282 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $63,494 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1-year payback above. We list 2 scholarships tied to Simmons University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,165 against $22,500 of debt. Simmons University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $23,974 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College Massachusetts | C | $23,000 | $62,832 | 1 yrs |
| Suffolk University Massachusetts | B | $26,889 | $67,506 | 1 yrs |
| Emmanuel College Massachusetts | B | $27,000 | $68,245 | 0.9 yrs |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell Massachusetts | B | $23,704 | $64,874 | 0.9 yrs |
| Clark University Massachusetts | C | $26,759 | $62,381 | 1.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.