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Nursing Practice in Massachusetts

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Nursing Practice Schools in Massachusetts

350 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 16 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 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 168
Master’s Degree 7

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: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 102,210 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $122,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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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
1,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $27,920.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,587 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,752. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Elms College

Chicopee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $25,321. In their early career, Elms College grads earn an average salary of $38,562.

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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