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Practical Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

599 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

A Practical Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 575
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 575
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Associate Degree 9

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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 30.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

55,320 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $33,630, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,260.

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Practical Nursing 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

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