Registered Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 93 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #24 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1438 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 93 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #24 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1438 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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