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Nursing Practice Schools in Massachusetts

369 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 186
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 176
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 176
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 176
Master’s Degree 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Massachusetts

102,210 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Massachusetts

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $122,740 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,046.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,717 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,674 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,817. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Elms College

Chicopee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,379 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

Nursing Practice Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $119,420
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Registered Nursing 4,729
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Science 386
Nursing Research & Other 277
Adult Health Nursing 75
Nursing Administration 52
Mental Health Nursing 30
Clinical Nurse Specialist 28

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