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    Nursing (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSOnline2 years
    $26,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    66%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 32-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $26,400.

    About the program

    Master's program with concentrations including Nursing Studies, Nursing Education, Public Health Nursing, and Baystate Midwifery Education. Offered through distance-accessible asynchronous online methods via University Without Walls.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs #29
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,715.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $26,400 across 32 required credits.
    Is Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or higher
    How competitive is Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Nursing (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 66%.