by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell landed the #217 spot in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 1,618 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking. For this achievement, UMass Lowell received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges. UMass Lowell also ranked #17 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, UMass Lowell came in at #213. In addition, UMass Lowell took the #14 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUMass Lowell ranked #156 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, UMass Lowell took the #11 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Massachusetts.
Around 4,476 graduate students chose to attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell during the most recent year for which we have data. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 46.2% of the total graduate student body at UMass Lowell while men make up 53.8%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at UMass Lowell, around 24.2% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. UMass Lowell is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 15.5% of the graduate student population. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at UMass Lowell who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,991.
After earning their master’s degree from UMass Lowell, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $94,247.
Doctoral degree recipients from UMass Lowell earn an average early-career salary of $82,613.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at UMass Lowell enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $84,040.
The graduate programs at UMass Lowell 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $119,608 |
| Business Administration & Management | $114,733 |
| Computer Information Systems | $113,649 |
| Computer Science | $110,970 |
| Computer Engineering | $109,877 |
| General Biology | $109,024 |
| Nursing | $107,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $107,027 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $105,490 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $101,127 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. UMass Lowell is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Contact details for UMass Lowell are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 |
| Phone: | 978-934-4000 |
| Website: | www.uml.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/umlowell |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umasslowell |
68.1% of the graduate students at UMass Lowell took at least one online course. Approximately 59.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 4 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — |
| Chemistry | 10 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 4 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 41 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 6 | — |
| General Biology | 2 | — |
| International Studies | 4 | — |
| Marine Science | 1 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 4 | — |
| Other Engineering | 2 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | — |
| Physics | 8 | — |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 7 | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 4 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 57 | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 39 | — |
| Educational Administration | 3 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 2 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 6 | — |
| General Psychology | 27 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 22 | — |
| Industrial Production Technology | 12 | — |
| Information Technology | 12 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 19 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Other Engineering | 3 | — |
| Other Homeland Security | 17 | — |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 1 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | — |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 4 | — |
| Public Administration | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 12 | — |
| Statistics | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 6 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 32 | — |
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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