University of Massachusetts - Amherst Reviews

"I defiantly loved the time i got to spend there and to learn how to build a successful business. Their distance learning program is amazing."

"It's worth every penny. I've met many great professors."

"I could not have asked for a better online program. It was easy to use and the professors were excellent."

"UMass Amherst's business school is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. It allowed me to find a job in accounting, work my way up within the firm, and provide for my wife and two kids. I have the same job as other people who spent 2 to 4 times the amount on their degrees and we have the exact same job."

"My experience at the University of Massachusetts was a positive one. I appreciated the fact that the graduate program had very small class sizes and very knowledgeable professors with many years of experience in their field of study."

"It was an excellent program in an exceptional location."

"The UMass Critical and Creative Thinking MA program was an excellent experience for me -- I learned a great deal from my courses, made lifelong friends, and feel forever transformed."

"UMASS provides a flexible, yet rigorous online MPH program. In comparison to my previous institution, the curriculum is well rounded and allows students the opportunity to focus on areas of interest. Additionally, the program is CEPH accredited, unlike many other programs."

"In attending UMass Amherst for my undergraduate degree, I not only benefited from the professors, programs and courses from UMass but also from the 5 surrounding private schools in the area. Being a student in one of the 5 schools allows you to take classes at the other for no extra charge. Also I benefited in regards to my degree due to the abundance of resources my school had to offer. New laboratory buildings were being built during my undergraduate experience, making my class the first to work in the new environment. The campus is constantly improving itself. Beyond the academics, living at UMass Amherst was wonderful due to the 5 start dining quality UMass Amherst is known for. I highly recommend everyone visit and consider becoming a Minuteman!Read Less"

"UMass Amherst is the flagship campus of the UMass family and has some of the most advanced research technologies in the US. For those considering a career in STEM, UMass Amherst is a fantastic place for research. If you're looking for a large school with a lot of history and character, with students from all walks of life, with a diverse selection of courses and fields of study, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is one to surely consider."

"College of nursing has great relevant programs. The professors are very helpful and have been great mentors. The courses is research focused and it is rigorous and very relevant. The diversity of the student body is very encouraging but more diverse faculty currently needed. The college just got a NIH grant to start a pilot self management center. Very exciting! the education at Umass Amherst college of nursing is superior."

"Excellent facilities for research with the best faculty having a great experience in teaching and research. The UMass food science department has been ranked as the best department in the US for many years. Many opportunities to interact with the industry also available."

"I absolutely loved studying Psychology at the University of Massachusetts. I started out keenly interested in pursuing a career in psychology but my studies opened me up to the formerly unknown world of science and clinical studies. I was able to participate in many studies and make many connections. I fell in love with science and switched onto the premed track, learning about Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Organic Chemistry. My time at Umass changed my loves and my interests and put me onto a new career path. I am hoping to gain admission to medical school and one day become and ER physician. I owe much thanks and credit to Umass for its formation in my passions and goals, and its help in shaping me as a person and a life-long student.Read Less"

"Great place to go; good education, nice area to live in, 5 colleges in the surrounding towns."

"The food science department at UMass is one of the best departments in the United States with highly renowned faculty and excellent facilities for top notch research. Excellent coursework relevant to the needs of the industry. The course is highly recommended."

"One of the best Food Science program in the United States with highly qualified and helpful faculty and excellent facilities for research. excellent industry collaborations. A lot of research focus is on current topics related to food safety, functional foods."

"Wonderful experience. Professors were well organized and very easy to get a hold of. Graduate programs staff were very helpful and willing to assist in every way possible. Would recommend this school, hands down as the best Graduate/OnLine experience."

"It seems that the faculty all have a lot going on so it's hard to get their time and attention. However there are a number of older faculty that are very knowledgeable and supportive. The department is very close and most people gather for lunch in the lounge. The academic rigor seems to be lacking, partly because people are so busy that teaching related duties are not high on the priority. A lot of construction is currently going on and major renovations under way to improve the department."

"Good school with great professors, but the workload is a little to much at the end of the semester and not enough at the beginning."

"i am really happy here, the school is great. Classes are really dynamic and the place is nice. The surrounding areas have a lot of places for outdoors which in my case are really great. I really enjoy it. My graduate program has a wide variety of topics, which allow to spread the knowledge a lot. the support that you have in the university is really great, for example, a international student could take advantages of the multiple tools in order to correct and make a better work."