Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 135 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Among 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1148 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1148 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1148 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Lowell’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 | $70,230 |
| 2 years | $67,812 |
| 3 years | $69,925 |
| 4 years | $77,250 |
| 5 years | $93,215 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $77,250, compared with $77,628 for all University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 85% women (115) and 15% men (20).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Among the 103 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 84% were women (87) and 16% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Of the 19 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Of the 3 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
The Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 103 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 19 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.