Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Assumption University, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,669 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $74,895 ten years after enrollment, which is 84% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 74.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.77x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,498 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Marketing, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,895
Graduation Rate
74.9%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$29,498
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.63x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.77x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,669
Admission Rate
83.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
83.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$51,356
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,356
Pell Grant Rate
22.0%
Federal Loan Rate
83.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$19,885
Income $30K–$48K
$23,632
Income $48K–$75K
$25,471
Income $110K+
$33,463

Student Demographics

Women
59.7%
White
70.8%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
14.0%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
3.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
80.8%

Accreditations

Programs (50)

Bachelor (31)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Marketing $75,091 54
Psychology $61,578 43
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions $54,822 42
Health Services Not reported 40
Business Administration & Management $67,523 37
Biology $83,706 35
Accounting $87,681 27
Registered Nursing Not reported 19
Teacher Education $61,136 18
Criminology $67,883 18
English Language & Literature $62,073 17
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 17
Public Relations $74,900 15
Finance Not reported 15
Communications Not reported 14
History $49,526 14
Mathematics Not reported 13
Political Science $58,537 13
Sociology $67,635 12
Computer Science Not reported 10
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 10
Economics $90,662 7
Chemistry Not reported 6
International Business Not reported 6
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 5
Romance Languages Not reported 5
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 5
Neuroscience Not reported 5
International Studies Not reported 4
Music Not reported 4
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 3

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $102,181 68
Cognitive Psychology $66,917 42
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $60,768 22
Special Education Not reported 11
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions $68,156 7
Mental Health Services Not reported 4

Graduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Special Education Not reported 8
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 7
Mental Health Services Not reported 5
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Philosophy Bachelor 2
Theological and Ministerial Studies Bachelor 2
Cognitive Psychology Graduate Certificate 2
Health Services Administration Master 2
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Graduate Certificate 2
Business Administration & Management Graduate Certificate 2
Secondary Education Bachelor 1
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor 1
Fine Arts Bachelor 1
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Bachelor 1

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