Assumption University

Assumption University's published cost of attendance is $65,551. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $19,885, middle-income families pay around $25,471, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,463.

Azimuth ranks Assumption University #1274 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Assumption University uses the FAFSA to assess financial need and distributes aid on a need-based basis. Families should review the institution's [financial aid page](https://www.assumption.edu/admission/financial-aid/) for current aid policies, merit eligibility, and work-study availability.

The gap between published cost and net price reflects institutional aid; understanding this distinction is important when comparing institutions, as [sticker price alone can obscure true affordability](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/). Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,926; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures.

See the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,745, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Assumption University earn median 4-year earnings of $67,745, placing Assumption University in the 71.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,534 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Assumption University in the 47.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Assumption University #532 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Assumption University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Digital Marketing is the largest program with 48 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $75,091, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Accounting program graduates 44 students earning $87,681, while Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions with 40 graduates reaches $54,822.

Business Administration and Psychology, General round out the top programs, each contributing to a portfolio where Business represents the institutional focus and drives consistent four-year outcomes across the student body.

Assumption University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a Catholic liberal arts university with applied career focus. Digital Marketing is the largest program with 48 graduates annually, followed by Accounting, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Business Administration, and Psychology, General.

Across 23 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with Business representing the institution's primary concentration. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied professional fields.

Accounting leads with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $87,681, followed by Biology, General with $83,706, Digital Marketing with $75,091, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication with $74,900, and Business Administration with $67,523. The program portfolio emphasizes direct workforce entry in business, accounting, and management-oriented fields where graduates move into stable, professional roles immediately after completion.

Most of Assumption University's ranked programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the labor market directly in professional and business roles. The concentration in Business fields aligns with the institution's positioning as a career-focused Catholic university in the Worcester region, where employers recruit actively for accounting, finance, business administration, and management roles.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these professional fields align with regional and national labor-market demand.