University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
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-Dartmouth, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 67th 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-Dartmouth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $79,383 | $98,642 | -10% | #132 of 189 | #173 | $29,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,970 | $96,727 | +5% | #137 of 459 | #255 | $26,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,857 | $94,683 | -6% | #191 of 258 | #249 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $60,237 | $91,805 | -2% | #69 of 118 | #104 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,559 | $89,310 | -3% | #208 of 318 | #313 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,659 | $86,150 | -3% | #504 of 966 | #919 | $25,975 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $74,097 | $84,323 | +11% | #23 of 93 | #57 | $27,179 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $53,873 | $83,480 | +0% | #80 of 166 | #126 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,158 | $79,051 | -9% | #202 of 233 | #232 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | $79,043 | +21% | #23 of 209 | #69 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,287 | $73,398 | +7% | #54 of 271 | #179 | $21,702 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,585 | $70,053 | -8% | #483 of 796 | #704 | $23,190 |
| Marketing | $42,782 | $64,760 | -7% | #298 of 516 | #454 | $25,899 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,166 | $64,107 | -23% | #405 of 452 | #443 | $25,092 |
| Economics | — | $62,981 | -24% | #338 of 368 | #357 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $36,718 | $62,918 | -1% | #263 of 565 | #430 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,382 | $62,430 | -9% | #693 of 1176 | #1007 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $41,204 | $60,170 | +5% | #327 of 841 | #616 | $25,905 |
| Criminology | $37,535 | $54,174 | -2% | #66 of 113 | #103 | $25,204 |
| Psychology | $36,382 | $53,561 | +6% | #323 of 1027 | #720 | $25,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,660 | $51,857 | +1% | #159 of 299 | #224 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $51,406 | -3% | #266 of 476 | #404 | $30,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $31,886 | $50,008 | +14% | #38 of 144 | #74 | — |
| History | $30,581 | $47,771 | -6% | #303 of 459 | #427 | $21,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,661 | $47,268 | -3% | #338 of 576 | #487 | $25,985 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $34,388 | $41,529 | -12% | #9 of 9 | #9 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $25,753 | $38,676 | -7% | #48 of 68 | #64 | $15,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,214 | $32,222 | -22% | #392 of 423 | #415 | $26,000 |
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-Dartmouth Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $594,966
- Avg rent near campus: $1,881/mo — vs ~$1,192/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02740 (3.5% cap, New Bedford)
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🏆 Where University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Room | $10,730 | |
| Board | $6,130 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $36,320 | $52,862 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,122 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,161 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,022 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,748 |
| $110,001+ | $26,993 |
Programs & Career Paths
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