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UMass Boston Commencement 2011: By the Numbers

UMass Boston graduated a record-breaking 3,637 students at this year's 43rd Commencement. Here is a breakdown:

The following degrees were given to 2,390 undergraduate students:

  • 1,217 Bachelor of Science degrees
  • 1,173 Bachelor of Arts degrees

The following degrees were given to 1,247 graduate students:

  • 416 Master of Education
  • 231 Master of Arts
  • 284 Master of Science
  • 146 Master of Business Administration
  • 32 Doctor of Philosophy
  • 73 Post Masters Certificates
  • 10 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
  • 31 Educational Specialist
  • 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • 12 Doctor of Education
  • 10 Master of Fine Arts

Faculty achievements were presented to 3 professors:

  • 1 Chancellor's Distinguished Scholarship Award
  • 1 Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award
  • 1 Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award

Other honors included:

  • 3 Chancellor's Medals
  • 3 Honorary Degrees
  • 1 John F. Kennedy Award for Academic Excellence

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