University of Massachusetts-Boston

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Reported outcomes show a 33% four-year graduation rate and a 49% six-year graduation rate for UMass Boston. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they should not be read as completion rates for all transfers, part-time students, or graduate students.

The four-year rate has risen from a reported 24% in 2019, while the latest six-year figure remains below the reported national average of about 51%. A reported 70% first-year retention rate describes students returning for the next year, not students who eventually graduate. These figures help applicants set expectations about time to degree, but they do not establish why a particular student leaves or takes longer. Transfer-credit fit, required course sequences, employment, and personal circumstances are practical issues to examine when planning an individual graduation timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

College Scorecard program-level figures report median earnings approximately one year after completion for qualifying graduates with available earnings records. They are not starting-salary offers, estimates for every student in a major, or promises about what a future graduate will earn.

Examples in the reported figures include about $69,854 for registered nursing, $51,752 for computer and information sciences, $47,484 for business administration and management, and $35,570 for psychology. These are different fields with different labor markets and typical paths to further study. A one-year measure can be especially incomplete for students entering graduate education, training, or careers in which earnings develop over time.

Students comparing majors should also consider program costs, licensure requirements, likely debt, and whether the work requires additional credentials. Suppressed or unavailable program figures should not be interpreted as zero earnings.