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A High-Quality Education That's Highly Affordable
Don't mortgage your future - enrich it! Get ahead in your career with a world-class education that won't break the bank. UMass Lowell offers affordable online and on-campus certificate and master's degree programs that help adult learners become high earners. We're the #1 best value public university in Massachusetts, according to The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, with graduates enjoying an average mid-career salary of $116,000.
Why choose UMass Lowell?
One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation
100% online courses — no campus visits required
Earn your master's in as little as 18 months (12 months for MBA students)
GRE waivers available
Part-time and full-time options available
24/7 access to online learning and technical support
Multiple start dates each year
Same education — and same high-quality degree — whether you study online or on campus
Upskill in 9 months with a certificate while working towards your master's