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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA umb.edu 11,848 students

UMass Boston is located on a peninsula surrounded by Dorchester Bay, offering waterfront views and a unique coastal environment. As the only public research university in Boston, it caters to a diverse student body with a focus on urban issues and community engagement. The campus provides access to the city's resources and opportunities while maintaining a distinct identity within the University of Massachusetts system.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,717
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$15,496
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $37,174/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Massachusetts-Boston's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 52% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,072 $52,288
$30K – $48K $14,215 $56,860
$48K – $75K $17,572 $70,288
$75K – $110K $22,332 $89,328
$110K+ $25,375 $101,500
Sticker price (no aid) $15,496 $61,984
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$79,672/yr High 14.2x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
78
$58,909/yr Very High 12.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
69
$49,417/yr High 10.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
67
$46,523/yr Very High 11.2x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
59
$82,118/yr Very High 12.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
57
$42,325/yr Moderate 8.6x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →
54
$50,352/yr High 10.2x
History Compare across schools →
54
$46,908/yr High 7.9x
Biology Compare across schools →
53
$42,721/yr High 10.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
52
$45,227/yr Moderate 7.7x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
52
$37,703/yr Moderate 10.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
47
$38,846/yr High 6.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
47
$34,499/yr Very High 8.9x
Sociology Compare across schools →
46
$40,569/yr High 8.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
45
$38,151/yr High 8.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
45
$36,565/yr High 8.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
44
$42,480/yr High 8.1x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
39
$41,547/yr High 7.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools →
36
$36,581/yr Very High 8.1x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
35
$36,980/yr Moderate 5.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
34
$41,872/yr Very High 6.7x
English Compare across schools →
34
$35,820/yr Very High 6.8x