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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Massachusetts

627 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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

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

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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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
6,942 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. In their early career, Quinsigamond Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,273. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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