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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 248 students received their master’s degree in education from UMass Boston. This makes it the #146 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 68 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 1% were men and 99% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 241 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from UMass Boston in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 188 |
| Special Education | 105 |
| Student Counseling | 40 |
| Instructional Media Design | 36 |
| Other Education | 15 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | 7 |
| General Education | 3 |
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