Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 177 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,497 |
| 2 years | $70,507 |
| 3 years | $76,919 |
| 4 years | $83,985 |
| 5 years | $92,826 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $83,985, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $29,548.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 86% women (152) and 14% men (25).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 100 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 83% were women (83) and 17% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 18 master’s nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 7 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
This Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 118 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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