Strong graduate outcomes with earnings well above peer institutions. Robust earnings growth over time.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Earnings growth at UMass Dartmouth shows steady advancement across multiple time horizons. Graduates earn $51,475 six years after enrollment, increasing to $59,968 at eight years and reaching $68,804 at ten years.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Strong relative performance — graduates earn notably more than peers at comparable institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Healthy debt burden. Most graduates can manage $25,000 in debt with typical earnings.
Student debt levels at UMass Dartmouth reflect moderate borrowing patterns with meaningful variation across student populations. Median debt reaches $25,000, with borrowing ranging from $7,500 at the 25th percentile to $27,000 at the 75th percentile.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth delivers well above average return on educational investment, ranking at the 84th percentile nationally for return performance. Graduates earn $13,175 beyond expectations compared to similar students, placing the university at the 89.3rd percentile for value-added earnings outcomes.
Approximately 27.8% of UMass Dartmouth graduates continue to graduate or professional study, with high confidence in this estimate based on program mi...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Program-level earnings demonstrate the impact of field selection on career outcomes. Engineering programs dominate the highest earnings ranges, with Electrical Engineering ($90,218), Artificial Intelligence ($90,180), and Bioengineering ($85,262) leading institutional performance.
Mechanical Engineering adds $80,735 to the strong engineering portfolio. Healthcare programs contribute significantly through Adult Health Nursing at $70,683, representing substantial enrollment and solid professional preparation.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show meaningful variation reflecting diverse program offerings and career paths. The distribution spans from $41,246 at the 25th percentile to $91,962 at the 75th percentile, creating a 2.2:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles.
