Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Massachusetts-Boston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 60th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $82,118 | $100,902 | +0% | #92 of 258 | #229 | $24,477 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,672 | $95,648 | +8% | #202 of 966 | #653 | $24,100 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $50,352 | $85,296 | +30% | #5 of 110 | #16 | $23,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,909 | $83,405 | -10% | #242 of 459 | #364 | $21,585 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,417 | $72,746 | +7% | #295 of 1176 | #678 | $21,062 |
| Economics | $46,523 | $70,552 | -15% | #265 of 368 | #322 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $42,721 | $65,815 | +15% | #164 of 841 | #429 | $21,127 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,703 | $64,665 | +19% | #64 of 610 | #235 | $22,993 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,499 | $63,131 | +-0% | #257 of 565 | #425 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,325 | $62,222 | +12% | #96 of 660 | #373 | $24,271 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $41,547 | $61,382 | +12% | #54 of 265 | #127 | $20,412 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | — | $60,440 | +16% | #4 of 24 | #9 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,480 | $60,411 | +7% | #163 of 660 | #364 | $24,258 |
| Sociology | $40,569 | $58,394 | +11% | #100 of 462 | #247 | $25,250 |
| History | $46,908 | $57,992 | +14% | #79 of 459 | #224 | $23,801 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,846 | $56,460 | +19% | #67 of 680 | #344 | $24,990 |
| Philosophy | $36,581 | $54,868 | +1% | #49 of 86 | #64 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $41,872 | $53,509 | +3% | #45 of 103 | #67 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,820 | $53,347 | +10% | #165 of 576 | #349 | $24,212 |
| Psychology | $38,151 | $52,200 | +3% | #389 of 1027 | #795 | $23,000 |
| Social Work | $45,227 | $51,034 | -1% | #225 of 420 | #398 | $26,072 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,980 | $49,722 | +20% | #63 of 423 | #153 | — |
| Anthropology | $36,565 | $43,053 | -8% | #127 of 188 | #167 | $22,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Massachusetts-Boston Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $664,349
- Avg rent near campus: $3,360/mo — vs ~$1,259/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)
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🏆 Where University of Massachusetts-Boston Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Room | $11,332 | |
| Board | $6,180 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $37,074 | $58,752 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,072 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,215 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,572 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,332 |
| $110,001+ | $25,375 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology