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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, UMass Amherst came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 485 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 520 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 124 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #281 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 71 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #301 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 485 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from UMass Amherst in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 283 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst health professions bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students earned a master's degree in health professions from UMass Amherst. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 402 |
| Nursing | 239 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.