| Public university | City | County | Instructional staff (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | Hampshire County | 1,603.67 | Official site |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester | Worcester County | 1,586.67 | Official site |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | Suffolk County | 870 | Official site |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | Middlesex County | 739 | Official site |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | Plymouth County | 480.33 | Official site |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | Bristol County | 440.67 | Official site |
| Salem State University | Salem | Essex County | 412.67 | Official site |
| Worcester State University | Worcester | Worcester County | 265.67 | Official site |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | Worcester County | 243.67 | Official site |
| Westfield State University | Westfield | Hampden County | 233.67 | Official site |
| Framingham State University | Framingham | Middlesex County | 206 | Official site |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston | Suffolk County | 203.67 | Official site |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay | Barnstable County | 109.67 | Official site |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams | Berkshire County | 93.33 | Official site |
Largest first by instructional staff (FTE), as each employer reports it to its federal registry.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2025–26 institutional characteristics and fall 2024 human resources. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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