Online University in Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Online (UMassOnline):
University of Massachusetts is recognized as one of the top universities in the US, and it has been a leader in distance education for over 25 years. Through UMassOnline, you can now earn an accredited online degree or certificate from one of the nation's top-ranked universities. UMassOnline allows you to attend the same high-quality programs and learn from the same world-class faculty as students at the University of Massachusetts' Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell or Worcester campuses. Whether you are a busy professional, balancing work and family, or just interested in learning without the constraints of a campus-based program, UMassOnline enables you to earn a high-quality accredited degree online.

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The University of Massachusetts campuses at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and the Medical School are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools in the six New England states.

Quality Assurance:
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges is an advocate of educational quality and its improvement. Membership in the Association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators. Many of each campus' schools and colleges are also accredited by discipline-specific agencies.

- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
- National League for Nursing
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Computing Sciences Accreditation Board

World-Class Education From A World-Class Institution:
When making a decision to continue your education, the academic quality of the institution is a critical factor. Quality programs taught by experienced faculty are essential to a rich learning experience. Our faculty are internationally recognized and include winners of the world's most prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, National Book Award for Poetry, and the Draper Award in Engineering.

Recently ranked 45th Best University System in the World by the Times of London, UMassOnline is your entry into the University of Massachusetts' online courses, certificates, degree programs, and corporate and professional education opportunities. UMassOnline offers over 100 degree (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's & Doctorate) and certificate programs and more than 1,500 courses online that span the disciplines for which the University of Massachusetts is best known. These include:

- Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Communications, Community Health, Education, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Public Health and much more...

- We also offer a range of degree completion programs.

According to a recent study conducted by the Sloan Consortium, the rate of students pursuing online education far exceeds the growth rate of overall higher education. In fact, almost 3.5 million students are now studying online. Similarly, a recent poll of 250,000 students from 523 universities conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement, indicated that students pursuing education online reported higher levels of academic challenge than on-campus counterparts, were more satisfied overall with their educational experience, and reported greater developmental gains.

Benefits of Online Education:
Online education makes it possible for lifelong learners juggling the demands of work and family to reach their educational goals without sacrificing their jobs or time with their families. Online learners find real value in saving time not having to commute to class, and the associated cost savings. Additional benefits include accessing coursework from anywhere at any time. Students may even feel more empowered learning in a cyber environment.

UMassOnline students are UMass students and receive the same benefits as their on-campus peers:

- A fully accredited university with highly ranked schools and colleges.
- An internationally recognized faculty, including winners of the world's most prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, National Book Award for Poetry, and the Draper Award in 
- A 320,000 alumni network, including successful, highly respected industry leaders, scientists, authors, astronauts, hi-tech entrepreneurs and entertainers.
- Rigorous academic requirements that guarantee a degree or certificate of great value.
- A staff and faculty committed to meeting the needs of students, whether on campus or off.