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100%

CNHS graduates employed or enrolled in further education 3 months after graduation (Class of 2024)

UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences is CCNE Accredited

Advanced Degrees,
Career Success

Ensure your skills match what today's employers value most, with an advanced degree from UMass Dartmouth.

Graduate programs from the College of Nursing & Health Sciences offer flexibility with online offerings that deliver the same high quality as on-campus programs.

Find your program

Your path to a graduate degree starts here. Pick the program that interests you, set your timeline, and we’ll provide the information you need to move forward with confidence.

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Nursing students work in the Elisabeth A. Pennington Simulation Laboratory (SimLab).

Top-tier rankings. Global accreditation. Student success.

The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers an exceptional graduate education with programs that are consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the quality of the education and outcomes of our graduates.

Best Online Programs: Grad Nursing Badge
  • UMass Dartmouth is classified as an R2 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
  • Global and national accreditations including NECHE and CCNE

Our graduate students succeed

  • 100% are employed after graduation
  • Post-graduation salaries are median $111k
Kayla Alvares BSN MSN PhD smiling in front of a blue background
Kayla Alvares BSN MSN PhD smiling in front of a blue background
The accessibility and flexibility are really what makes this program so great. With the growing need for master’s-prepared nurses, programs like this allow nurses to further their education while maintaining a work-school-life balance.
Kayla Alvares, '19, MSN '22, PhD '25 PhD in Nursing

As a national research university, UMassD graduate students learn and research alongside world-class faculty. These experiential learning opportunities prepare the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.

Invest in your future

As part of the UMass system, we offer competitive tuition rates that are often more affordable than private universities in the region.

UMass Dartmouth makes advanced education accessible with flexible per-credit pricing (as low as $697 for in-state residents) and special regional rates for New England residents. UMassD has pathways that ensure you get a return on your investment.

Important dates

Fall semester

  • January 15 – program-specific assistantships or fellowships
  • April 15 - program-specific application closing dates begin
  • July 15 –international applications

Spring semester

  • October 1 – program-specific assistantships or fellowships
  • December 15 – international applications
Data science master's student Trina Xavier with Blue Tech interns

Graduate student experience

As a graduate student in nursing and health sciences, you’ll be part of a vibrant and mission-driven community.

With small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, you’ll never feel like just a number. Our campus offers spaces to connect with peers, collaborate on projects, and engage in cultural and professional activities. Whether you’re here full-time, commuting for evening classes, or joining us online, you’ll find an environment designed to foster both personal growth and professional achievement. You’ll be part of a network of motivated students who inspire one another to succeed.

For those joining us on campus, housing is available and provides an enriching complement to your academic journey.

Mosaic of NYC, Boston, New Bedford, and Providence

Location, location, location

Located in SouthCoast Massachusetts, UMass Dartmouth is less than 15 minutes from a variety of restaurants and shops. Students have access to free transportation on SRTA buses to Fall River and New Bedford, and affordable transit to Boston on the commuter rail.

240

minutes to New York City

60

minutes to Boston

35

minutes to Providence, Rhode Island

30

minutes to Cape Cod