by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Massachusetts-Boston took the #444 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts, UMass Boston came in at #26.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UMass Boston took the #444 spot on the list.In addition, UMass Boston took the #26 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, UMass Boston took the #444 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UMass Boston took the #26 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UMass Boston took the #444 spot out of 4,630 schools. UMass Boston also ranked #26 for Best Graduate Schools in Massachusetts.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,437 graduate students attended University of Massachusetts-Boston.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 64.7% of the total graduate students at UMass Boston are women and 35.3% are men.
About 26.6% of the graduate students who attend UMass Boston are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.UMass Boston is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 23.1% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at UMass Boston who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,236.
Master’s degree recipients from UMass Boston earn an average early-career salary of $81,399.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at UMass Boston enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $90,913.
Post-master’s certificate recipients from UMass Boston earn an average early-career salary of $107,625.
The graduate programs at UMass Boston lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $128,127 |
| Business Administration & Management | $110,986 |
| Educational Administration | $106,540 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $95,017 |
| Instructional Media Design | $94,967 |
| Public Administration | $85,920 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $84,600 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $76,261 |
| Gerontology | $75,845 |
| Special Education | $70,093 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution situated in Boston, Massachusetts.The location of UMass Boston is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Contact details for UMass Boston are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393 |
| Phone: | 617-287-5000 |
| Website: | www.umb.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/umassboston |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umassboston |
About 49.5% of the graduate students at University of Massachusetts-Boston took at least one online class.Approximately 33.9% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 18 | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 12 | — |
| General Education | 16 | — |
| Gerontology | 4 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 5 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 7 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 7 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
| Physics | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — |
| Public Policy | 7 | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 1 | — |
| Dispute Resolution | 2 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 10 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 15 | — |
| Gerontology | 3 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 17 | — |
| Nursing | 18 | — |
| Other Foreign Language & Literature | 1 | — |
| Physics | 2 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 10 | — |
| Special Education | 32 | — |
| Sustainability Science | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 12 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 | $69,721 |
| Educational Administration | 3 | $106,540 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Student Counseling | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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