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University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public · General
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, MA. With a 83% admission rate and 1,290 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 11,848 students, offers 24 programs with earnings data, and has a 51% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
83%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,290
Enrollment
11,848
Completion Rate
51%
Cost of Attendance
$29,698
In-State Tuition
$15,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,174
Programs
26
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 24 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($30K)
Showing 24 of 24 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,118 | — | $29,698 | 2.8x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,672 | $94,210 | $29,698 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,909 | $85,753 | $29,698 | 2.0x | |
| 4 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,352 | $69,587 | $29,698 | 1.7x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,417 | $71,306 | $29,698 | 1.7x | |
| 6 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,908 | $55,180 | $29,698 | 1.6x | |
| 7 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,523 | $75,739 | $29,698 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,227 | $53,689 | $29,698 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,721 | $67,991 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 10 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,480 | $56,110 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,325 | $59,781 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 12 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,872 | $47,839 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 13 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,547 | $51,477 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 14 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,569 | $55,944 | $29,698 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,846 | $46,240 | $29,698 | 1.3x | |
| 16 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,151 | $55,661 | $29,698 | 1.3x | |
| 17 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,703 | $69,810 | $29,698 | 1.3x | |
| 18 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,980 | $37,030 | $29,698 | 1.2x | |
| 19 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,581 | $56,416 | $29,698 | 1.2x | |
| 20 | AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,565 | $57,722 | $29,698 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,820 | $48,236 | $29,698 | 1.2x | |
| 22 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,499 | $61,619 | $29,698 | 1.2x | |
| 23 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $68,500 | $29,698 | — | |
| 24 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $58,005 | $29,698 | — |