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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA uml.edu 11,632 students

UMass Lowell's campus is situated in the city of Lowell, along the Merrimack River, with an additional satellite campus in Haverhill. The university is known for its strong focus on research and its programs in science, engineering, and technology. Unique programs include sound recording technology, nuclear engineering, and plastics engineering. As the largest university in the Merrimack Valley, UMass Lowell provides a comprehensive public education within a vibrant urban environment.

Programs
27
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$53,739
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$16,570
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $35,396/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Massachusetts-Lowell's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 54% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,460 $41,840
$30K – $48K $11,220 $44,880
$48K – $75K $15,576 $62,304
$75K – $110K $21,633 $86,532
$110K+ $26,648 $106,592
Sticker price (no aid) $16,570 $66,280
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-Lowell

27 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
Computer Science Compare across schools →
87
$86,167/yr Very High 18.2x
Nursing Compare across schools →
84
$78,247/yr High 13.1x
Information Science Compare across schools →
76
$68,362/yr Very High 11.9x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$82,798/yr Very High 13.5x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$77,380/yr High 14.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
71
$73,414/yr Very High 13.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
68
$85,280/yr Very High 11.9x
Polymer Engineering Compare across schools →
68
$77,114/yr High 13.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
68
$52,657/yr High 9.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
67
$65,103/yr High 11.7x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
62
$69,216/yr Moderate 10.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
61
$49,571/yr Very High 10.1x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
59
$41,938/yr Moderate 9.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
58
$46,526/yr High 10.7x
Economics Compare across schools →
50
$41,910/yr Very High 5.3x
Public Health Compare across schools →
48
$43,046/yr High 5.5x
Physics Compare across schools →
47
$48,324/yr Very High 6.3x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
47
$36,236/yr Moderate 8.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
45
$40,054/yr High 6.9x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
45
$35,605/yr Moderate 10.1x
Music Compare across schools →
42
$35,311/yr High 8.0x
Design Compare across schools →
41
$41,020/yr High 5.2x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
40
$45,215/yr High 5.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →
40
$35,330/yr Very High 4.3x
History Compare across schools →
37
$27,586/yr High 7.3x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
29
$37,140/yr Low 5.8x
English Compare across schools →
28
$30,408/yr Very High 6.1x