Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.0%
- Retention Rate
- 63.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $68,804
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $68,858 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $68,666 | $26,807 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,258 | $25,975 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $27,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $57,619 | $27,179 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $51,356 | $17,802 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $49,937 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $48,823 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $45,956 | $23,190 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $45,696 | $123,227 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $42,235 | $25,092 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $25,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $39,153 | $25,204 |
Outcomes Overview
UMass Dartmouth graduates earn a median of $68,804 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 4.6% of gross income for median earners. The school's strong engineering and marine science programs feed graduates into Massachusetts' robust biotech, defense, and maritime industries. With a 95.3% employment rate, most graduates find work quickly after completing their degrees. The loan repayment rate of 66.48% sits below national averages, reflecting some financial strain among alumni. Despite accessible tuition for in-state students at $15,208, the overall return on investment remains average given the moderate graduation rates and mixed debt outcomes.