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- R0 UMass Dartmouth is classified as a Doctoral University with a Research 2 (R2): High Spending and Doctorate Production designation - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
- #0 Among U.S. national universities - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Social Mobility in Massachusetts
- #0 Best U.S. Public Schools among nationally-ranked universities - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Social Mobility nationwide - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Social Mobility in New England
- #0 out of 0,0 Best Universities and Colleges for a Bachelor's degree - PayScale
- Gold Military Friendly School '23-24
- Top 0/0th of Online Bachelor's Programs nationwide. - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 out of 0,0 Best Social Mobility: the extent to which a university educates economically disadvantaged students at a lower tuition, so they can graduate and obtain good paying jobs - Social Mobility Index (2021)
- #0 Best Value Massachusetts College for in-state students - Payscale
- #0 Best "Hidden Gem" public university for learning outcomes & student opportunities. - College Gazette (2020)
- #0 Nationally Ranked U.S. Universities for Service - Washington Monthly
- #0 Best online colleges in Massachusetts - College Choice, Affordable Colleges Online
- #0 Best value Massachusetts college for out-of-state students - Payscale
- 0 MacDowell Colony Fellow, in recognition of artistic excellence
- 0 CAREER Awards from the National Science Foundation
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in English - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Women's and Gender Studies - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Public Administration - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Economics - Academic Influence
- 0% of chemistry majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of psychology majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of graduate chemistry students are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of Psychology: Clinical students are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of English majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of healthcare administration majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of economics majors are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of Arts & Sciences undergraduates are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of Arts & Sciences graduate students are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of Psychology: Research students are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- Top 0/0rd of U.S. Graduate Programs in Education - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Education Schools in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Graduate Public Affairs Program in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report
- 0th Best Public Undergraduate Psychology Programs in New England - U.S. News & World Report
- 0nd Highest-Ranked Public Undergraduate Business Programs in Massachusetts - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Online MBA Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- Top 0% of Online Master's in Business Programs besides the MBA - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best U.S. Online Bachelor's in Business Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Online MBA in Finance - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Marketing - Academic Influence
- Top 0% of U.S. Online MBA Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- 0th Highest-Ranked Public Undergraduate Business Programs in New England - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Fastest Accounting Degrees 2025 - BestValueSchools
- #0 Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding MBA) - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Business Administration - Academic Influence
- #0 Best U.S. Undergraduate Business Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Finance - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online Bachelor's in Accounting - Academic Influence
- #0 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans - U.S. News & World Report
- 0% of graduate Charlton College of Business students are employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of undergraduate Charlton College of Business students are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of MS Finance graduates were employed full-time within six months of graduating - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- $0K Undergraduate mean starting salary - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- $0K Graduate student mean starting salary - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of finance majors are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- #0 Best Online MBA in the Northeast - Fortune
- 0% of MBA graduates were employed within six months of graduating - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of management majors are employed within six months of graduating - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of MS Accounting graduates were employed within six months of graduating - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- #0 Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs among Doctorate Granting Universities - U.S. News & World Report
- #0 Best Online Master's Programs in Computer Science - College Choice
- #0 Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs - U.S. News and World Report
- Top 0% of U.S. Undergraduate Nursing Programs - U.S. News & World Report
- 0% Class of 2023 MLS graduates employed or enrolled in futher education 6 months after graduation
- $0K Median salary of CNHS bachelor of science graduates (Class of 2023)
- $0,0K Median salary of CNHS alumni with a graduate degree (Class of 2023)
- #0 National rank for online RN to BS by College Choice
- 0% of music majors were employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- $0K CVPA undergraduate median starting salary - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of CVPA graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- 0% of photography majors were employed within six months of graduation - Class of 2023 NACE survey
- #0 in MA for graduates in government and public service jobs (Class of 2023)
- #0 Smallest typical class sizes of any ABA-accredited law school in Massachusetts
- #0 Highest employment in government law in New England (preLaw)
- #0 in New England for Practical Legal Training (preLaw)
- #0 in Massachusetts for Practical Legal Training (preLaw)
- #0 Lowest tuition of any ABA-accredited law school in MA
- #0 Highest enrollment growth among U.S. law schools
One of a kind, south of Boston
UMass Dartmouth offers unique opportunities in research and experiential learning
- 400-MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facillity funded by a National Science Foundation grant
- Dual-source single-crystal x-ray diffractometer that benefits the research activities of seven institutions in southeastern New England
- The Pennington SimLab offers a multi-functional learning environment for student nurses, with equipment to practice advanced nursing skills