Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,536 |
| 2 years | $74,810 |
| 3 years | $80,319 |
| 4 years | $86,128 |
| 5 years | $97,354 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $86,128, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston stands at $30,343.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston
This Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 51 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14 |
| Nursing Science | 365 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Boston work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.