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The University of Massachusetts has hundreds of degree programs at four world-class undergraduate/graduate campuses across the state and top-tier medical and law schools.
With a rich history, a booming economy and a culture of innovation, Massachusetts attracts some of the brightest minds from around the world.
A Strong Economy
Ranked as the best state in the nation in 2017 by U.S. News & World Report, Massachusetts is home to a thriving economy that attracts both Fortune 500 companies and new startups, giving UMass students direct access to internship and career opportunities at some of the top organizations in the world.
Once a manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution, Massachusetts has become a global leader in fields including higher education, finance, biotechnology and engineering.
A Culture of Innovation
Thanks in large part to the presence of major universities like UMass, Massachusetts is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity. Ranked by the Milken Institute as the Best State for Innovation for the 16th consecutive year, Massachusetts is a global economic force in both established and emerging industries.
In total, 40 percent of Massachusetts workers are directly connected to the “innovation economy,” and Massachusetts has the highest rates of STEM-related employment in the country.
The city of Boston was named the top city in the nation for fostering entrepreneurial growth for two years in a row by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Massachusetts companies currently manage more than $50 billion in venture capital.
As a result, UMass students have access to life-changing educational and professional opportunities at some of the nation’s most successful companies.
