Assumption University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Assumption University at a glance

• 1,669

  students enrolled

• 650

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,498

  average net price a year

  Tuition $48,552

• $46,029

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,895

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  9% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Assumption University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Assumption University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Worcester County, where the college is.

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• 562

  open professional jobs

• 56

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Worcester County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $93,561

  median household income

  Worcester County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (48 open), sales (32 open), operations (100 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (30 open).

Hiring most: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (77), Amazon (56), Consigli Construction (22), VulcanForms (21), Olympus America (20), Michael Page (16), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (16), Umass Memorial Health Care (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (170), Operations (100), Finance (48), Sales (32), Human Resources (30), Data & Analytics (20). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Central - Worcester Career CenterWorcester · 508-799-1600 · Mon-Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri. 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
• MassHire North Central Career CenterLeominster · 978-534-1481 · Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• MassHire Southbridge Career CenterSouthbridge · 508-765-6430 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Assumption University?

Assumption University enrolls about 1,669 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awards about 650 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Assumption University?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Assumption University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,029 six years after entry and $74,895 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Assumption University offer AI or data science degrees?

Assumption University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Assumption University?

562 open professional jobs are listed in Worcester County, 56 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has the most openings.