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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Massachusetts

627 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Massachusetts

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 596
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 596
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 26.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Massachusetts

There are 55,320 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $33,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in MA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $32,310
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $57,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789

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View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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