Registered Nursing at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
If you are interested in studying Registered 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 sits in Lowell, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 93 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1141 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 84% women (87) and 16% men (16).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Of the 103 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 84% were women (87) and 16% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.