University of Massachusetts Global

#6252 / #1644
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
American university

University of Massachusetts Global at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1644
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$12,560
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
4,491

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About University of Massachusetts Global

According to Wikipedia, University of Massachusetts Global , formerly Brandman University, is a private university with 25 campuses throughout California and Washington and a virtual campus. The university offers more than 90 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.

University of Massachusetts Global Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Retention Rate
62%

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does University of Massachusetts Global Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$12,560
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$35,364
30K - 48K$36,409
48K - 75K$35,786
75K - 110K$35,618
110K+$39,262

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do University of Massachusetts Global Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former University of Massachusetts Global students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $68,286 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

University of Massachusetts Global's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
14,1359,0305,105

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is University of Massachusetts Global?

University of Massachusetts Global is located at 65 Enterprise, Suite 150, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

How Safe is University of Massachusetts Global?

Aliso Viejo has a violent crime rate of 0.14% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.87%. Sources: city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is University of Massachusetts Global Known For?

University of Massachusetts Global is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Massachusetts Global's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much University of Massachusetts Global's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Social Work
#1654
World Rank
#1655
Historical Rank
#683
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #683 in the U.S. and #1654 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Computer Science
#3129
World Rank
#3137
Historical Rank
#696
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #696 in the U.S. and #3129 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#2083
World Rank
#2083
Historical Rank
#798
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #798 in the U.S. and #2083 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Psychology
#2767
World Rank
#2780
Historical Rank
#1049
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1049 in the U.S. and #2767 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Medical
#4448
World Rank
#4449
Historical Rank
#1293
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1293 in the U.S. and #4448 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Business
#4846
World Rank
#4847
Historical Rank
#1311
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1311 in the U.S. and #4846 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Law
#4542
World Rank
#4550
Historical Rank
#1312
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1312 in the U.S. and #4542 worldwide for influence in Law.

Sociology
#4480
World Rank
#4483
Historical Rank
#1405
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1405 in the U.S. and #4480 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Political Science
#8457
World Rank
#8464
Historical Rank
#1988
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #1988 in the U.S. and #8457 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

political-science Degrees
Education
#8516
World Rank
#8521
Historical Rank
#2277
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #2277 in the U.S. and #8516 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Communications
#12748
World Rank
#12760
Historical Rank
#3483
USA Rank

University of Massachusetts Global ranks #3483 in the U.S. and #12748 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees