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Nursing Science Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 527 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

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
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate 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

82,350 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $87,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,817.

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

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $17,497.

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Boston College

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

This private school has an average net price of $38,412. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,185.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

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Elms College

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,655.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time.

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Endicott College

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

This private school has an average net price of $36,594. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Endicott.

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

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell. 61% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,255.

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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
Nursing Research & Other 277
Adult Health Nursing 75
Nursing Administration 52
Mental Health Nursing 30
Clinical Nurse Specialist 28

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