Education at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #27 of 54 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #34 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #47 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #484 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #927 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #27 of 54 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #34 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #47 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #484 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #927 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,837 |
| 2 years | $52,136 |
| 3 years | $53,896 |
| 4 years | $58,591 |
| 5 years | $69,784 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $58,591, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at $29,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.