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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 57th 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-Lowell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $120,219 | +46% | #2 of 61 | #3 | — |
| Computer Science | $86,167 | $111,612 | +4% | #108 of 349 | #189 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $82,798 | $101,054 | +0% | #89 of 258 | #228 | $25,413 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | $77,114 | $100,428 | +8% | #1 of 6 | #5 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $85,280 | $97,547 | -11% | #136 of 189 | #175 | $26,277 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,380 | $94,972 | -3% | #91 of 158 | #146 | $26,825 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,414 | $94,841 | +3% | #94 of 318 | #285 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,247 | $93,650 | +5% | #227 of 966 | #747 | $27,000 |
| Physics | $48,324 | $91,438 | +19% | #21 of 107 | #40 | $21,677 |
| Information Science/Studies | $68,362 | $89,715 | +5% | #43 of 148 | #82 | $21,990 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,216 | $86,040 | +13% | #17 of 93 | #46 | $26,393 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,103 | $83,233 | -4% | #146 of 233 | #226 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $41,910 | $76,822 | -7% | #201 of 368 | #282 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $46,526 | $76,149 | +33% | #40 of 841 | #135 | $22,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,657 | $75,859 | +11% | #216 of 1176 | #546 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | — | $74,568 | +15% | #43 of 209 | #114 | $26,737 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $35,605 | $72,958 | +31% | #13 of 85 | #29 | $26,147 |
| Mathematics | $49,571 | $72,826 | +5% | #130 of 309 | #207 | $23,735 |
| Nutrition Sciences | — | $69,604 | +16% | #6 of 53 | #18 | $27,307 |
| Philosophy | — | $68,629 | +26% | #12 of 86 | #27 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,938 | $66,258 | +20% | #55 of 660 | #210 | $21,502 |
| Public Health | $43,046 | $65,429 | +11% | #43 of 215 | #108 | $24,982 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,330 | $63,584 | +0% | #240 of 565 | #414 | $18,173 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,215 | $59,783 | +9% | #70 of 265 | #156 | $26,125 |
| Psychology | $40,054 | $57,489 | +13% | #153 of 1027 | #488 | $23,250 |
| History | $27,586 | $55,973 | +10% | #115 of 459 | #273 | $22,564 |
| Sociology | — | $55,361 | +5% | #154 of 462 | #317 | $21,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,408 | $54,039 | +11% | #154 of 576 | #335 | $25,000 |
| Music | $35,311 | $53,384 | +24% | #39 of 268 | #99 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,236 | $52,637 | +27% | #35 of 423 | #97 | $25,974 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,140 | $51,492 | -3% | #263 of 476 | #401 | $22,625 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,020 | — | — | — | — | $24,075 |
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-Lowell Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $487,043
- Avg rent near campus: $2,352/mo — vs ~$992/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01850 (3.8% cap, Lowell)
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🏆 Where University of Massachusetts-Lowell Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Room | $8,930 | |
| Board | $5,690 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $34,564 | $53,390 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,460 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,220 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,576 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,633 |
| $110,001+ | $26,648 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology