Nursing
Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs
“Knowledge is everything and I have learned a lot in my program at the Center. I have a different perspective and a new job. I realized that I can do anything.”
—Elsa C., health care worker
Nursing is among the most time-honored and esteemed professions. Nurses are dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of the people they serve, whether in schools, hospitals, medical practices, nursing homes, or the community. Nursing represents the largest health care occupation in the United States, with demand expected to grow given the size of our aging population.
Top-Ranked
For over 60 years, the College of Nursing at UMass Amherst has prepared candidates for the nursing profession at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our programs are among the top-ranked in the nation.
An Accelerated Option
The Accelerated BS in Nursing track is offered by the College of Nursing exclusively at the Springfield Center, where you can earn your undergraduate nursing degree in