Nursing Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Nursing Science, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 365 nursing science degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Nursing Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 142 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 87% women (317) and 13% men (48).
Nursing Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 315 bachelor’s nursing science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 86% were women (270) and 14% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 166 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 39 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 36%.*
Nursing Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 42 master’s nursing science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 93% were women (39) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 8 doctoral nursing science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Science program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.