City Rankings
Best Colleges in Worcester, Massachusetts
Top colleges in Worcester ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $72,977
Top Colleges in Worcester
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross #44 national | $90,543 |
| 2 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute #105 national | $103,470 |
| 3 | Clark University #232 national | $62,381 |
| 4 | Assumption University #282 national | $74,895 |
| 5 | Worcester State University #615 national | $60,624 |
| 6 | Quinsigamond Community College #918 national | $45,949 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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