Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.1%
- Retention Rate
- 81.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,874
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,704
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $251/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $84,653 | $34,093 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $78,612 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $26,277 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $71,854 | $21,720 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $71,575 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $71,575 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,338 | $61,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,989 | $25,413 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,706 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master | $64,493 | $19,662 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,501 | $26,825 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
UMass Lowell graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $23,704 and earn $64,874 ten years after graduation. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 37% sits comfortably below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $251 represent just 5% of typical graduate income. The university's engineering focus pays dividends, as 95.6% of graduates find employment. Many enter Massachusetts' thriving tech corridor or work for defense contractors like Raytheon. The strong job market for STEM graduates in the Boston area drives solid earning potential. Engineering and computer science majors particularly benefit from regional demand. This represents a strong return on investment for most students.