Published cost of attendance is $30,544. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,070, middle-income families pay around $15,663, higher-income families pay approximately $25,571.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $30,544 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,125 |
| Room and Board | $19,128 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,837 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,707 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,070 |
| $30–48k | $13,558 |
| $48–75k | $15,663 |
| $75–110k | $20,885 |
| $110k+ | $25,571 |
Published cost of attendance is $30,544. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,070, middle-income families pay around $15,663, higher-income families pay approximately $25,571. Azimuth ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston #481 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 66.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,974; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,163. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,532, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $248 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston earn median 4-year earnings of $69,532, placing University of Massachusetts-Boston in the 72.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,576 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston #274 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 483 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $95,648, ranked #72 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 433 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $72,746, ranked #93 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 274 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,200, ranked #134 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 222 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,815, ranked #67 nationally in its major.
