Claims and Sources
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Graduation and Loan Default Rates
74% of non-first-time, full-time students graduate within 8 years.
2023-24 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data system (IPEDS) Data Collection: Outcome Measures Component (2015-16 Cohort)
The UMass Global student loan default rate is 0%.
U.S. Department of Education. "Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates for Postsecondary Schools for Fiscal Years 2020, 2019, 2018." Default Prevention and Management. (Oct 24, 2023)
Student Satisfaction and Demographics
91% of alumni would recommend UMass Global to friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Based on the 655 responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s 2022 Alumni Survey, in which 598 respondents indicated they “strongly agree or agree” that they would recommend UMass Global to their family/friends/colleagues.
93% of alumni agree or strongly agree that UMass Global supported their specific needs as an adult learner.
Based on the 656 responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s 2022 Alumni Survey, in which 616 respondents indicated they “strongly agree or agree” that UMass Global supported their specific needs as an adult learner.
90% of students agree that the instructor did an excellent job in the course.
Based on responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s Fall 1 2023 Student Opinion Survey, in which respondents rated their agreement as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale agreeing that the instructor did an excellent job in the course.
91% of UMass Global students work while completing a program.
Based on the 666 responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s 2022 Alumni Survey, in which 608 respondents indicated they maintained employment (full-time or part-time) while at UMass Global.
Over 52% of alumni have one or more dependents while attending UMass Global.
Based on the 666 responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s 2022 Alumni Survey, in which 352 respondents indicated they were financially responsible for one or more dependents.
Half of Ed.D. students receive a promotion or new position while in the program.
Based on the 44 responses received to a survey item in UMass Global's Ed.D. 2023 Summer Exit Survey of Kappa students, where 22 respondents indicated they had been promoted or hired for a new position within the last two years.
Over 10% of students have military ties or connections.
2023-24 IPEDS Data Collection Methodology: 12-Month Enrollment (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).
Academics and Accolades
University of Massachusetts Global School of Education issued 4067 new credentials making it the second-largest provider of new teaching credentials in California.
Abdelhak, S. Teacher Supply in California: A Report to the Legislature. Annual Report
2016-2021 Excel Data (April 12, 2022)
UMass Global has ranked among the best universities for online programs for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. (2013-2025)
Online College Rankings U.S. News and World Report (January 21, 2025)
Ranked 42nd nationwide for best online bachelor's in psychology program according to U.S. News & World Report (2025).
Online College Rankings U.S. News and World Report (January 21, 2025)
MILITARY FRIENDLY®: Gold Standard for Veterans: Exceeded VIQTORY's expectations in culture, financial aid, graduation & career support for military.
Militaryfriendly.com VIQTORY (March 27, 2024)
NATIONALLY RANKED: Military Times ranked UMass Global #14 for primarily online institutions and #43 among private, nonprofit institutions.
Best for Vets: Colleges Military Times (January 12, 2025)