Public · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Large suburb
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts. 11,434 undergraduates. Admits 83% of applicants.
69%Graduation rate14 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$17,362Average net price per year13% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$77,989Median earnings 10 years after starting32% above the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$23,250Median debt at graduation8% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($23,250) equals 30% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($77,989).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $17,664 in-state, $37,460 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 84% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $67,333 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $77,989 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
152 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 44 | $106,842 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $79,321 | $84,700 | — |
| Computer Science | 7 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | — | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 12 | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | — | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 15 | — | — | — |
| Physics | 15 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 6 | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 2 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 14 | — | $103,731 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 46 | $52,311 | $60,704 | $17,970 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 17 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 19 | — | $89,075 | $19,750 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 35 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
83%Admission rate
1,285Average SAT of admitted students
25–32ACT middle 50%
17:1Students per faculty member
34%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee · net price $16,237 · grad rate 63%Boston Baptist CollegeBoston · net price $16,125 · grad rate 64%Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater · net price $18,061 · grad rate 52%Northeastern UniversityBoston · net price $17,850 · grad rate 91%Westfield State UniversityWestfield · net price $16,484 · grad rate 49%Worcester State UniversityWorcester · net price $13,866 · grad rate 57%
Quick answers
- How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost per year?
- The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $17,362 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates earn?
- Former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students earn a median of $77,989 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- 69% of University of Massachusetts-Lowell students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $23,250. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
