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Worcester State University

Worcester, MA worcester.edu 3,963 students

Worcester State University's campus is situated in an urban environment in the state's second-largest city. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong focus on liberal arts and sciences. As a former normal school, Worcester State has a long tradition of teacher education. Its location provides students with access to the cultural and professional opportunities of Worcester.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,741
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$11,286
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,366/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Worcester State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,035 $36,140
$30K – $48K $10,061 $40,244
$48K – $75K $12,665 $50,660
$75K – $110K $17,378 $69,512
$110K+ $19,939 $79,756
Sticker price (no aid) $11,286 $45,144
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Worcester State University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$75,249/yr High 18.9x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
79
$54,477/yr Very High 16.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
70
$46,660/yr High 14.1x
Biotechnology Compare across schools →
64
$70,124/yr High 18.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
64
$41,132/yr Moderate 13.7x
Economics Compare across schools →
60
$50,463/yr Very High 10.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
58
$44,450/yr High 14.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
54
$42,313/yr High 8.9x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →
51
$37,345/yr Moderate 11.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
47
$43,169/yr Very High 8.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
47
$38,169/yr High 10.6x
History Compare across schools →
47
$38,028/yr High 9.7x
Sociology Compare across schools →
43
$33,636/yr High 11.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
41
$34,235/yr High 10.9x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →
40
$34,142/yr High 12.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
39
$43,996/yr Low 8.7x
English Compare across schools →
32
$33,022/yr Very High 8.6x