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The University of Massachusetts Amherst Continuing & Professional Education allows students to take their courses in an online format. The flexibility of the courses allows students to advance their education while still managing their personal and professional lives. Students will earn credentials they need to succeed in the workplace and become part of a professional network of alumni.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.umass.edu

Contact: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Accessibility

  • Distance education:No
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
2,603 full-time
4,538 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,282
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:253
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:1,185
  • Online students
    32%
  • Male/Female
    49% / 51%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$14,014
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$29,529
  • Application fee:$80
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,195
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$930
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,195
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,792
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$29,529
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,195
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,792
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,701 master's
Doctorate degrees awarded in most recent year.
389 doctorates
  • Graduate student federal loan borrowers in good standing after 2 years:29%

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
71 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:4
  • Credit for military training:No
  • 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
78
Online master's degrees offered
8

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 2
  • Education: 1
  • Engineering Technology: 1
  • Health Professions: 2
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
Doctorate degrees offered
55
Online doctorate degrees offered
1

Online doctorate degrees offered

  • Health Professions: 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.

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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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