University of Massachusetts Global

https://www.umassglobal.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,000
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,523
    After Financial Aid
    2021 Acceptance Rate
    92.9%
    168 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    8,996
    47.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.9%
    3 Graduates

    About

    University of Massachusetts Global is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts Global were Social Work (282 degrees awarded), Marriage & Family Therapy (183 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (143 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,410 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts Global. 72.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,318 degrees), 4.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (319 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts Global is $12,000, which is $−19,920 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts Global is $12,000, which is $19,920 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,523.

    In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts Global received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts Global was $12,000. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts Global is $−19,920 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,523
    2024 Value
    3.76%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Massachusetts Global had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,523. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Massachusetts Global grew by 3.76%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,272
    Room and Board
    $936
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts Global was of $17,272 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.88% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $936. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.8% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    62%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    23%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    62% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts Global received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.06% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Massachusetts Global received 168 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 23.3% annual growth. Out of those 168 applicants, 156 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 8,996 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Global in 2024.

    University of Massachusetts Global has an overall enrollment yield of 48.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    92.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2021
    156
    Accepted Out of 168

    In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts Global was 92.9% (156 admissions from 168 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 95%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants declined by 23.3%, while admissions declined by 25%.

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    Enrollment

    University of Massachusetts Global had a total enrollment of 8,996 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global is 4,313 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,683. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Global are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts Global, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.45% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Global in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (23%) and Black or African American Female (8.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.49%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    47.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,996 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global is 4,313 and the part-time enrollment is 4,683. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Global are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    62%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts Global was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Massachusetts Global had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,805 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,045 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      490 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts Global is 53.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.45% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,490 students (16.6%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,092 more women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts Global. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts Global is white (1,318 degrees awarded). There were 4.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (319 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts Global is Social Work (282 degrees awarded), followed by Marriage & Family Therapy (183 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (143 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts Global, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (396 degrees awarded), Education (552 degrees), and Psychology (203 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,780,629 people), Accountants & auditors (1,064,839 people), Other managers (919,832 people), Secondary school teachers (571,640 people), and Financial managers (570,853 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (396 degrees awarded), Education (552 degrees), Psychology (203 degrees), Business (553 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global are Public Administration and Social Service (396 degrees awarded), Education (552 degrees), Psychology (203 degrees), Business (553 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global are Elementary & secondary schools (3,591,181 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (738,537 people), Computer Systems Design (671,830 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (668,465 people), and Banking & related activities (506,887 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts Global are Public Administration and Social Service (396 degrees awarded), Education (552 degrees), Psychology (203 degrees), Business (553 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (218 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts Global.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      134 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Massachusetts Global was General Studies with 134 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    659
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,751
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 659 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts Global, which is 0.376 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,751).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts Global in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.52 times more than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 335 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts Global in Social Work, which is 6.84 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,318 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      319 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      217 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts Global is white (1,318 degrees awarded). There were 4.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (319 degrees).

    9.83% of degree recipients (237 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,265 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,246 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,145 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts Global is white female (1,265 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,246 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, University of Massachusetts Global had a total salary expenditure of 107M. University of Massachusetts Global employs 46 Associate professors, 16 Professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts Global are Female Associate professor (37), Female Assistant professor (14), and Female Professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts Global are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 80 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 77 employees, and Management with 66 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $46.5M
    2024 Salaries
    20.8%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, University of Massachusetts Global paid a median of $46.5M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 20.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.7% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.83M
    Instructional Salaries
    77
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Massachusetts Global paid a total of $7.83M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts Global were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 77 employees, and Management with 66 employees.

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