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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, UMass Amherst came in at #76. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 520 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 519 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 124 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #281 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 71 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #301 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 520 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Professions from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were 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, 59% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 306 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 66 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of health professions master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% 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 master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 411 |
| Nursing | 247 |
| Communication Sciences | 101 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
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