by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #172 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 172 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 15 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst earn a median of $83,985 a year. This is above $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,548 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 45% of graduates 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 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UMass Amherst granted 100 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 18 |
