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 for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at UMass Amherst is $14,014. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $30,572. The college offers Master’s degrees in 82 different degree areas, with 11 Master’s degrees offered online. UMass Amherst enrolls 7,814 graduate students, with 65% part-time students, 37% online students, and 5% hybrid students.
Overview
School Type
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
- Online and distance education graduate students:2,913
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:405
- Out-of-state online graduate students:1,389
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Online students37%
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Male/Female48% / 52%
Cost
- 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
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- 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
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online classes
- Hybrid classes
- 24/7 technical support
- 24-hour professor reply time
Affordability
- Financial aid
- Scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement
Campus Resources
- Career services
- Alumni networking
- Tutoring
- Advisors
Featured Programs & Degrees
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
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.
Learn More
Get more information on the Master of Science in Accounting degree here.
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
413-545-3440
Main Campus
140 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-2414