Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public, four-year institution in Lowell, Massachusetts (large suburb). It awarded 4,734 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, computer science and criminal justice administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$59,431
Median earnings 4 years after
$81,163
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,874
Average net price
$17,163
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
4,734
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,434
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,657 | $75,859 | 758 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,414 | $94,841 | 229 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,938 | $66,258 | 228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $95,192 | $119,730 | 200 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $68,362 | $89,715 | 195 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $86,167 | $111,612 | 187 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,054 | $57,489 | 181 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,247 | $93,650 | 157 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $46,526 | $76,149 | 146 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $77,380 | $94,972 | 109 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $82,798 | $101,054 | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,103 | $83,233 | 100 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $93,930 | $109,714 | 94 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,140 | $51,492 | 92 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $30,408 | $54,039 | 88 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 556 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 489 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 208 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 195 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 190 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 151 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 119 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 106 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 103 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 4,330 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 4,063 |
| Manufacturing | 13% | 3,142 |
| Educational Services | 11% | 2,559 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,453 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 1,320 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 1,190 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,187 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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