University of Massachusetts Global
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $65,703 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Massachusetts Global is a public institution located in Aliso Viejo, California with approximately 4,491 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $32,654 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $65,703 within 10 years of enrollment.
University of Massachusetts Global, is a private online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. The university offers more than 55 degree, certificate, credential, and professional programs for working adults. Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system. In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global. UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
The numbers here raise serious concerns — a 42% freshman retention rate signals that more than half of first-year students leave before their second year, and a reported 0% graduation rate is a red flag that demands a direct explanation from the school before you commit. At $31,601 per year after aid, you'd be taking on real costs (median debt of $18,750) for an uncertain outcome. This might make sense for a highly specific, non-traditional student whose situation fits UMass Global's adult-learner model, but traditional students should look hard at those retention figures first.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Massachusetts Global graduates earn most above the national rate in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($83,778 vs $68,257 nationally), and most below it in Social Work ($47,441 vs $51,790).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 340 | $83,778 | $68,257 | +$15,521 |
| Social Work | 130 | $47,441 | $51,790 | −$4,349 |
| Psychology, General | 124 | $58,836 | $50,706 | +$8,130 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 76 | $58,739 | $53,072 | +$5,667 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 48 | $51,707 | $47,382 | +$4,325 |
| Sociology | 19 | $63,036 | $52,657 | +$10,379 |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | $64,307 | $53,366 | +$10,941 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,491 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Massachusetts Global
65 Enterprise, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Massachusetts Global cost?
The average net price at University of Massachusetts Global is about $32,654 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts Global?
University of Massachusetts Global has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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