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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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UMass Lowell's campus is situated in the city of Lowell, along the Merrimack River, with an additional satellite campus in Haverhill. The university is known for its strong focus on research and its programs in science, engineering, and technology. Unique programs include sound recording technology, nuclear engineering, and plastics engineering. As the largest university in the Merrimack Valley, UMass Lowell provides a comprehensive public education within a vibrant urban environment.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$53,739/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$16,570/yr

Out-of-state: $35,396/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 54% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,460	$41,840	12.8x
$30K – $48K	$11,220	$44,880	12.0x
$48K – $75K	$15,576	$62,304	8.6x
$75K – $110K	$21,633	$86,532	6.2x
$110K+	$26,648	$106,592	5.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$16,570	$66,280	8.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

27 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$86,167/yr	Very High	18.2x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	84	$78,247/yr	High	13.1x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	76	$68,362/yr	Very High	11.9x
Electrical Compare across schools	71	$82,798/yr	Very High	13.5x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$77,380/yr	High	14.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$73,414/yr	Very High	13.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	68	$85,280/yr	Very High	11.9x
Polymer/Plastics Engineering Compare across schools	68	$77,114/yr	High	13.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	68	$52,657/yr	High	9.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$65,103/yr	High	11.7x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	62	$69,216/yr	Moderate	10.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools	61	$49,571/yr	Very High	10.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	59	$41,938/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	58	$46,526/yr	High	10.7x
Economics Compare across schools	50	$41,910/yr	Very High	5.3x
Public Health Compare across schools	48	$43,046/yr	High	5.5x
Physics Compare across schools	47	$48,324/yr	Very High	6.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	47	$36,236/yr	Moderate	8.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	45	$40,054/yr	High	6.9x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	45	$35,605/yr	Moderate	10.1x
Music Compare across schools	42	$35,311/yr	High	8.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	41	$41,020/yr	High	5.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	40	$45,215/yr	High	5.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	40	$35,330/yr	Very High	4.3x
History Compare across schools	37	$27,586/yr	High	7.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	29	$37,140/yr	Low	5.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$30,408/yr	Very High	6.1x

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