# University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: Business (bachelor's)

North Dartmouth, MA. IPEDS 167987, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,287
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,398 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,973 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (8 colleges, $72,602): +$796
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,106

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,398 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,976 | $69,336 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,042 | $69,622 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,530 | $76,080 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,273 | $96,665 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $28,147 | $122,158 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $113,620 | $24,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Brandeis University | $108,405 | $26,000 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Regis College | $82,096 | $27,000 | $27,477 | 72% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $73,398 | $24,973 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Springfield College | $71,807 | not reported | $30,587 | 74% |
| Westfield State University | $66,889 | $26,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Nichols College | $62,926 | $25,356 | $33,036 | 63% |
| Framingham State University | $62,467 | $26,000 | $16,114 | 48% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $100,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $134,720 MA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $110,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $127,220 MA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $104,510 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $114,190 MA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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