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Graduation and Loan Default Rates
57% of University of Massachusetts Global students graduate within 8 years of entering the school for the first time.
The UMass Global student loan default rate is about half the national average.
The FY 2019 UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) cohort default rate is 1.2%, compared with the 2.3% national average.
The FY 2018 3-year UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) cohort default rate is 4.1%.
The FY 2017 3-year UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) cohort default rate is 5.2%.
Three-year Searchable Default Rate Database, FY 2018, 2017, 2019,. U.S. Department of Education.
The FY 2017 3-year national cohort default rate is 9.7%.
The FY 2016 3-year national cohort default rate is 10.1%
The FY 2015 3-year national cohort default rate is 10.8%
The FY 2014 3-year national cohort default rate is 11.5%
The FY 2013 3-year national cohort default rate is 11.3%
The FY 2012 3-year national cohort default rate is 11.8%
NationalCDR.PYComparisonCharts ao 12.15.2022.pdf
The FY 2011 3-year national cohort default rate is 13.7%
2009-2013 3 year National Default Rate.pdf
The FY 2011 2-year national cohort default rate is 10%
The FY 2010 2-year national cohort default rate is 9.1%
1987-2011 2 year National Default Rate.pptx
The FY 2010 3-year national cohort default rate is 14.7%
2009-2013 3 year National Default Rate.pdf
Student Satisfaction and Demographics
UMass Global offers 80+ degrees and certificates
2022 Alumni Survey Completions Cohort (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
86% of students would recommend UMass Global to others.
2022 Student Satisfaction Survey, Student Cohort (Fall 2022) Based on the 721 responses received to a survey item in University of Massachusetts Global’s Fall 2022 Student Satisfaction Survey, in which 622 respondents indicated they would recommend UMass Global to others.
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
More than 54% of Ed.D. students receive a promotion or new position while in the program.
Based on University of Massachusetts Global’s Ed.D. Program Exit Survey of 308 students (comprising of all coursework completers since program inception) affirming a promotion or new position within the last five years.
13% of students have military ties or connections.
*2021-22 IPEDS (12-Month Enrollment [July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022] Cohort. Based on the 2022-23 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Data Collection Methodology)
Academics and Accolades
University of Massachusetts Global School of Education issued 4067 new credentials making it the second-largest provider of 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's first-time NCLEX pass rate is 55.56% during Quarter 4 of 2022.
California Board of Registered Nursing Data NCSBN/Pearson Education. (April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022)
Earn your MBA or MAOL sooner with fewer credits than finishing separate degree programs.
UMass Global's Accelerated BBA to MBA program is up to 18 credits less than standalone programs.
Recognized by U.S. News and World Report each year since they’ve been ranking online universities.
Online College Rankings U.S. News and World Report (February 3, 2022)
UMass Global is a top college for psychology.
Online College Rankings U.S. News and World Report (January 24, 2022)
Consistently ranked among the Best for Vets schools.
Best for Vets: Colleges MilitaryTimes (July 2, 2021)