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UMass Boston was ranked #214 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 483 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 360 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UMass Boston. This makes it the #420 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #466 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 483 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from UMass Boston. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston 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 - Boston with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 295 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 34 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 - Boston with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 617 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 44 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 9 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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