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University of Massachusetts, Boston is a public national university located in Boston, Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts-Boston is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Massachusetts-Boston is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $56,060 10 years after enrolling, 34th in Massachusetts, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Massachusetts-Boston bachelor students earn 3% less than the national average. University of Massachusetts-Boston is ranked 21st in Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts, Boston’s median net annual cost of $17,752 and average years to graduate of 4.7 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Registered Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Computer science - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$17,752
Average years to graduate
4.7
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Rank: #15
Economic score: 2.71
Health & Fitness
Rank: #62
Economic score: 3.71
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #111
Economic score: 3.71
Economics
Rank: #262
Economic score: 4.81
Sociology
Rank: #121
Economic score: 4.92
Education
Rank: #227
Economic score: 5.51
Natural Resource Conservation
Rank: #96
Economic score: 5.81
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #302
Economic score: 6.72
Social Work
Rank: #198
Economic score: 8.54
English Language & Lit
Rank: #319
Economic score: 12.02
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston - Education, Special Education, Registered Nursing, Linguistic & language, Accounting, Mental & Social Health Services - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Gerontology
Rank: #1
Economic score: 0.52
English Language & Lit
Rank: #12
Economic score: 0.6
Public Administration
Rank: #94
Economic score: 0.62
Student Counseling
Rank: #80
Economic score: 0.72
History
Rank: #24
Economic score: 0.82
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.7 years. 60% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 12% lower than the state average, and 8% below the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Massachusetts-Boston, Pell Grant recipients represent 42% of the measured graduating class, 7% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates within 4.8 years.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in the top 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Massachusetts, Boston’s economic mobility score of 26.06 is calculated by adjusting the 2.92 economic score of lower-income students by the 42% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Massachusetts-Boston’s EMS of 26.06 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Massachusetts, Boston pays $17,752 a year, $17,082 less than the $34,834 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $17,752
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Massachusetts-Boston, 94% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $17,752 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 60% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,499. This is 6% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,888
Pell grants
$4,865
State grants
$2,170
Institutional grants
$7,207
University of Massachusetts, Boston offers 2 online bachelor programs, both of which are in hybrid format At the master’s level University of Massachusetts-Boston offers 8 programs, all of which are hybrid format. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
10
Hybrid programs
10
Percentage of programs online
11%
University of Massachusetts, Boston's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 79% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 16,383 applicants, of which 12,926 were admitted and 2,246 enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Boston doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
76%
83%
Female
57%
59%
First time
39%
59%
In-state
90%
68%
1st generation
43%
35%
White
34%
52%
Black
18%
14%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Asian
15%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
15%
12%