Among Massachusetts post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranked sixth in average coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the university provided coaches with an average salary of $154,339, with the top coaching salary reaching $213,803.
Boston College led Massachusetts in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary at $381,427.
Massachusetts post-secondary coaches earned an average salary of $64,776 in 2024, marking a 2.5% rise from $63,182 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Boston College | $381,427 |
| The University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $270,767 |
| Northeastern University | $176,138 |
| Boston University | $157,285 |
| Harvard University | $155,388 |
| The University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $154,339 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $97,611 |
| Amherst College | $83,848 |
| Tufts University | $79,617 |
| Merrimack College | $73,327 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
