Registered Nursing at Worcester State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Worcester State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester State University is located in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Worcester State University.
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Studying Online at Worcester State University
Many students take online classes at Worcester State University. Of 5,745 students, 747 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,854 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Worcester State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Worcester State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 40 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #35 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #940 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Worcester State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Worcester State University are 96% women (43) and 4% men (2).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Worcester State University
Of the 45 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Worcester State University, 96% were women (43) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Worcester State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.