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Nursing Science Schools in Massachusetts

527 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Nursing Science major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 394
Master’s Degree 101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 82,350 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a nursing science grad in the state is $87,970, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $17,497.

#3

Boston College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $38,412. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,521 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,185. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,188 a year.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,197.

#6

Elms College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,841 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

#8

Endicott College

Beverly
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,982 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
28,167 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,255. 70% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

1 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

Nursing Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $79,710
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Registered Nursing 4,729
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Practice 350
Palliative Care Nursing 277
Nursing Research & Other 277
Adult Health Nursing 75
Nursing Administration 52
Mental Health Nursing 30

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