by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #449 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 339 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 449 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #381 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 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 Lowell is $78,247. 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 Lowell, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,807 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
The nursing program at UMass Lowell awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Lowell does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UMass Lowell make a median salary of $107,250. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UMass Lowell in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 - Lowell with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| 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 - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 111 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15 |
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