A Co-Educational Graduate Experience
Build expertise and expand opportunity
For generations, Simmons University has prepared students to make impactful contributions in their professions and communities through world-class graduate programs.
From our longstanding strengths in children’s literature, social work, library and information science, and nursing to our innovative offerings in behavior analysis, nutrition, public policy, and business, our programs prepare you for thriving careers that improve lives and communities.
Simmons offers a highly personalized graduate experience, often through a close-knit cohort model. You’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions and seminars that bring ideas to life.
Graduate Experience Highlights
40+ Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs will prepare you for your next move. Whether you're coming straight from undergraduate study — or making a change mid-career.
Flexible Learning Formats
Choose from in-person, online, and hybrid options.
Experiential Learning
Engage in internships and practicum placements, as well as research and fellowship opportunities.
Simmons Faculty
Work closely with faculty mentors who are leaders in their fields. They take pride in teaching, advising, and supporting students — making sure you’re never just another name in the classroom.
Boston: The Best College Town
Our Boston location provides access to high-level internship, clinical practicum, research, and career opportunities. Simmons draws on the city’s cultural, economic, scientific, and educational resources, offering an unparalleled student experience.
Graduate Student Organizations
Graduate student organizations offer opportunities for professional development, networking, leadership, and advocacy.
Experiential Learning in Boston and Beyond
Simmons’ Boston location connects you to hands-on opportunities at world-renowned hospitals, research centers, libraries, archives, nonprofits, and policy organizations. Our connections extend well beyond the city. As an online student, we will support you with comprehensive internship and career services.
What Simmons Students Say
This city has lots of opportunities for connection, exploration, and learning, especially with the number of libraries, archives, and museums. Most of the people I have met in Boston have been supportive, eager to share about their work, and willing to help and give people a chance.
- Sydney Villegas ’26MS
I was fortunate to learn from faculty who were deeply committed to their students and to the field.
- Kimberly R. Lavoie ’26PhD
Simmons provided me with a world-class foundation that balanced deep academic theory with pragmatic, cross-disciplinary requirements.
- Zachary Newell ’26PhD
Simmons and the Boston area offer a wealth of experiences — from internships and research opportunities to fellowships, grants, and professional development programs.
- Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW