University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, Massachusetts · Public · 11,512 undergraduates
All 39 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 100 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,070 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,558 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,663 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,885 |
| $110k and up | $25,571 |
| All families (average) | $17,707 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $95,648 | +$54,604 | clears the bar | $24,100 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,746 | +$31,702 | clears the bar | $21,062 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,200 | +$11,156 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,815 | +$24,771 | clears the bar | $21,127 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $64,665 | +$23,621 | clears the bar | $22,993 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,222 | +$21,178 | clears the bar | $24,271 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83,405 | +$42,361 | clears the bar | $21,585 | 0.5 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $112,856 | +$71,812 | clears the bar | $28,763 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $76,298 | +$35,254 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,411 | +$19,367 | clears the bar | $24,258 | 1.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $70,552 | +$29,508 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,347 | +$12,303 | clears the bar | $24,212 | 2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,131 | +$22,087 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $126,694 | +$85,650 | clears the bar | $35,661 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $56,460 | +$15,416 | clears the bar | $24,990 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 49% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.