Nursing
Become a nursing leader and caring practitioner who will educate future generations.
Academic Programs at Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing offers academic degree programs at the bachelor’s and graduate levels, as well as online graduate certificate programs, to prepare nurses for a variety of healthcare, research, and academic settings.
Innovative Learning Environment
Students gain career-ready skills through the use of state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Learn from renowned faculty and industry professionals who bring their advanced clinical expertise and innovative research into the classroom.
Your Pathway to Success
Whether you are beginning your career, changing professions, or advancing in nursing, the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing provides the skills and education necessary for success in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Explore our programs
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Best nursing program in Massachusetts as ranked by Nursing School Hub (2026).
Most affordable traditional nursing degree program as ranked by Nursing School Hub (2026).
Best online nursing degree program (DNP) in the nation as ranked by Nursing School Hub (2026).
Best online master's in nursing program in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Research Areas
Students and faculty undertake innovative, interdisciplinary research using evidence-based approaches to healthcare, practice, and patient outcomes.
Benefits list
Caring for a Global Culture
We facilitate an organizational culture of diversity that promotes collaborative partnerships, relationships, and affiliations within a global community
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
We prepare professional nurses by creating an innovative environment for inquiry, discovery, and learning with diverse populations.
Innovative Research
We strive to enhance the art and science of nursing by facilitating the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching.
Alumni spotlight
In the Spotlight
"Through the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, I have benefited from inspiring mentorship, meaningful collaborations, and invaluable research opportunities that have prepared me to lead independent research initiatives and pursue a lifelong career as a nursing educator and scholar."
Featured Faculty
Celeste Surreira
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Clinical Associate Professor
Lucinda Canty
Director, Seedworks Health Equity in Nursing Program
Associate Professor
Terrie Black
Interim Director, DNP Program
Clinical Professor
Gabrielle P. Abelard
Director of Master's and Graduate Certificate Programs
Clinical Professor
Rae K. Walker
Associate Professor
In the News
Fourth Annual Massachusetts Healthcare Summit Hones in on Rural Health
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing hosted its fourth annual Massachusetts Healthcare Summit featuring speakers from state legislators to healthcare leaders.
Edna Bonsu '28 Receives 2026 NEMNLC Scholarship
Edna Bonsu '28 was awarded the 2026 New England Minority Nurse Leadership Collaborative (NEMNLC) annual scholarship at their recognition ceremony last month.
Video: Lucinda Canty Appears on WWLP‑22 News Show "Echoes of Us"
(25 min) Associate Professor Lucinda Canty sat down on WWLP22-News's podcast-style show Echoes of Us to discuss her nursing journey, research, and more.
Nursing
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst is committed to advancing nursing education, practice, and research to promote health and health equity.