Facts & Figures
The only public university in metropolitan Boston, located on Boston harbor, the University of Massachusetts Boston campus offers 65 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degree programs, 13 doctoral programs with 12 tracks, and 14 undergraduate certificate programs through its 8 colleges. UMass Boston serves the most diverse student population in New England. As a key institution in Boston that sponsors over 30 research centers and institutes, UMass Boston contributes substantially to public policy discussion and formulation in such areas as economic development, social well-being, environmental affairs, and healthcare. UMass Boston is integral to the city and its neighborhoods as it reaches out through partnerships with the Boston Public Schools, local businesses, community programs, and youth sports.
Who are our students?
Fall 2010
Out of 15,454 students in Fall 2010,
75% are undergraduates
60% are women
39% are members of a minority group
61% are White
15% are Black or African-American
12% are Asian
9% are Hispanic of any race
1% are Cape Verdean
Of 2,789 new undergraduates in Fall 2010:
40% were first-time freshman
19% were transfers with freshman standing
24% were transfers with sophomore standing
16% were transfers with upper-division standing
Top 5 Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded (2009–2010)
1. Management: 370
2. Psychology: 174
3. Nursing: 151
4. Criminal Justice: 120
5. English: 107
Top 5 Master’s Degrees Awarded (2009–2010)
1. Education: 214
2. MBA: 127
3. Applied Linguistics: 51
4. Special Education: 48
5. Accounting: 43
Degrees and Certificates Awarded (2009–2010)
Undergraduate Certificate: 33
Bachelor’s Degree: 1,762
Post-Bachelor’s Certificate: 183
Master’s Degree: 946
Post-Master’s Certificate: 39
Doctoral Degree: 49
Total degrees and certificates awarded: 3,012
