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University of Massachusetts Amherst

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public college located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.umass.edu

Contact: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
2,720 full-time
5,094 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,913
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:405
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:1,389
  • Online students
    37%
  • Male/Female
    48% / 52%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$14,014
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$30,572
  • Application fee:$85
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,237
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$779
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,237
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,699
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,697 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
74 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online classes
  • Hybrid classes
  • 24/7 technical support
  • 24-hour professor reply time
Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial aid
  • Scholarships
  • Tuition reimbursement
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career services
  • Alumni networking
  • Tutoring
  • Advisors

Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Accounting
MBA
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
82
Online master's degrees offered
11

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 3
  • Computer Information Sciences: 1
  • Education: 2
  • Engineering Technology: 1
  • Health Professions: 2
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
  • Nursing: 1
  • Social Sciences: 1
Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting

The Isenberg School of Management has two tracks for those interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting: hybrid or online.

Students in the accounting program will not only advance their accounting knowledge, but learn skills that are essential to being successful in the business world.

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Get more information on the Master of Science in Accounting degree here.

MBA

Master of Business Administration

The Online MBA offered through UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management provides online students with the same opportunities as on campus students. The curriculum is taught by the same on campus faculty and students are held to the same academic standards.

Learn More

Get more information on the Master of Business Administration degree here.

Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst

Contact Admissions

admissions@cpe.umass.edu

413-545-3440

Main Campus

140 Hicks Way

Amherst, MA 01003

413-545-2414

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umass.edu/cpe

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