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Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

7,220 students earned Nursing degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,501
Associate Degree 1,601
Master’s Degree 1,488
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 330
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 330
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 330
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

There are 104,990 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $119,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Regis College

Weston
811 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,424. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

732 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,984 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $55,764 after graduation.

468 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

In their early career, MCPHS University grads earn an average salary of $84,319. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

460 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $54,570. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,038 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $63,071 after graduation. An average student at Laboure College will pay a net price of $33,180. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,055 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#8

Curry College

Milton
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,242 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,947 a year.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $57,010.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
229 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $119,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $79,710
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $182,550
Nurse Midwives 7% $118,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
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
Medicine 692

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