Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Among 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) studied exclusively online and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #46 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1293 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #46 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1293 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #46 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1293 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,452 |
| 2 years | $64,258 |
| 3 years | $68,475 |
| 4 years | $70,683 |
| 5 years | $86,771 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth take home a median $70,683, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
The Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Nursing | 12 |
| Public Health Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 13 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 149 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.