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University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,694
Earnings 5yr: $124,750
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,856
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,398
Earnings 5yr: $110,986
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,956
Earnings 5yr: $94,967
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,902
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,874
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,666
Earnings 5yr: $90,913
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,398
Earnings 5yr: $95,017
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,648
Earnings 5yr: $94,210
Debt: $30,343
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,296
Earnings 5yr: $69,587
Debt: $24,996
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,405
Earnings 5yr: $85,753
Debt: $24,391
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,029
Earnings 5yr: $85,920
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,298
Earnings 5yr: $69,295
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,746
Earnings 5yr: $71,306
Debt: $25,000
Gerontology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,482
Earnings 5yr: $75,845
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,552
Earnings 5yr: $75,739
Debt: $26,994
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,150
Earnings 5yr: $68,260
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,868
Earnings 5yr: $62,900
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,132
Earnings 5yr: $68,403
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,853
Earnings 5yr: $72,089
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,815
Earnings 5yr: $67,991
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,707
In-State Tuition$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition$38,125
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
42%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,521
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$65,865
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$48,512
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