by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.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.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth came in at #477 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts, UMass Dartmouth came in at #30.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UMass Dartmouth came in at #477. UMass Dartmouth also ranked #30 for Best Graduate Schools in Massachusetts.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,237 graduate students attended University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 51.1% of the total graduate students at UMass Dartmouth are women and 48.9% are men.
Of all the graduate students at UMass Dartmouth, around 18.1% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.UMass Dartmouth is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 35.2% 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.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,346 | $20,080 |
| Fees | $745 | $745 |
The typical graduate student at UMass Dartmouth who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,106.
Master’s degree recipients from UMass Dartmouth earn an average early-career salary of $76,468.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at UMass Dartmouth enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $84,682.
The graduate programs at UMass Dartmouth 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 | $123,039 |
| Business Administration & Management | $92,757 |
| Law | $84,682 |
| Accounting | $69,724 |
| Public Policy | $67,722 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $64,908 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $49,919 |
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public institution situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.North Dartmouth is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Contact details for UMass Dartmouth are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 |
| Phone: | 508-999-8000 |
| Website: | www.umassd.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/umassd |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umassd |
About 46.1% of the graduate students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth took at least one online class.Roughly 24.6% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 32 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 9 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 24 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 112 | $92,757 |
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 17 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 12 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 52 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 40 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 5 | — |
| General Biology | 4 | — |
| General Engineering | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 1 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 49 | — |
| Marine Science | 6 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
| Physics | 12 | — |
| Public Policy | 17 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 62 | $64,908 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 5 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 | — |
| General Biology | 1 | — |
| General Engineering | 13 | — |
| Marine Science | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 5 | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 | — |
| Information Technology | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 10 | — |
| Public Policy | 19 | — |
| Special Education | 3 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth awarded a professional degree.
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 12 | — |
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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