At a glance
Average net price
$17,707
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.4%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
11,512
In-state tuition
$15,908
Out-of-state tuition
$38,125
Cost of attendance
$30,544
Median earnings (10y)
$65,865
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,194
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 70.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (24%), stem (23%), health (16%).
- STEM23%
- Health16%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services11%
- Health professions15.6%~1,797 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.5%~1,783 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology11.1%~1,272 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science9.2%~1,061 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,051 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.5%~982 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~624 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~619 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English3.2%~364 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.0%~349 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~329 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~231 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~231 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.5%~167 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.1%~128 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 855 | $69,854 | $30,343 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 847 | $47,484 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 525 | $35,570 | $26,004 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 428 | $36,178 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 332 | $33,849 | $26,808 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 289 | $43,068 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 251 | $51,752 | $24,391 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 219 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 207 | $57,211 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 179 | $41,678 | $26,994 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 164 | $38,647 | $26,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $29,099 | $26,960 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 146 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 126 | $39,273 | $24,824 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 115 | $37,153 | $21,386 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 115 | $105,622 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 108 | $35,370 | $29,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 99 | $36,019 | $28,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 91 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 89 | $45,858 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 84 | $52,358 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 71 | $75,553 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Master's | 70 | $45,440 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 70 | $112,116 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 65 | $43,192 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 62 | $33,843 | $24,862 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $25,874 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 54 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 51 | $31,140 | $24,362 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 48 | $41,911 | $27,947 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 45 | $24,057 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 41 | $64,099 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 40 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 39 | $36,866 | $24,996 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 37 | $40,495 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a large institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,512 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Boston — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,707 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,908 for in-state students and $38,125 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,544 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.4%, a average completion outcome. 70.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $65,865 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Massachusetts-Boston confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,194. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Boston, Massachusetts (city), University of Massachusetts-Boston draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Massachusetts-Boston
Q.How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $17,707 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,544.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Massachusetts-Boston graduate earns $65,865 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
Published tuition is $15,908 in-state and $38,125 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Massachusetts-Boston located?
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts (ZIP 02125).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Massachusetts-Boston at their official website.