by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #116 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #438 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 62 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $81,452. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,044 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UMass Amherst is $243 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $78,593. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 402 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.