Health Professions at University of Massachusetts-Boston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #31 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1397 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #31 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1397 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $91,375 |
| 2 years | $93,369 |
| 3 years | $93,486 |
| 4 years | $100,062 |
| 5 years | $99,577 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $100,062, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at $30,343.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Massachusetts-Boston work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, 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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