Health Professions at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 160 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #32 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #67 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1968 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 160 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #32 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #67 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1968 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,667 |
| 2 years | $57,524 |
| 3 years | $66,617 |
| 4 years | $77,656 |
| 5 years | $79,785 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $77,656, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $26,266.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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