Academic Life at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Massachusetts-Boston — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 15 students per faculty member, University of Massachusetts-Boston is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 62% of instructors full time, University of Massachusetts-Boston is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

University of Massachusetts-Boston offers 67 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Massachusetts-Boston are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at University of Massachusetts-Boston, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Massachusetts-Boston may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,354 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (70% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Continue Your Research on University of Massachusetts-Boston

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Massachusetts-Boston — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at University of Massachusetts-Boston — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at University of Massachusetts-Boston — regional and program accreditation status