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Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

7,220 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,501
Associate Degree 1,601
Master’s Degree 1,488
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 330
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 330
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 330
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 104,990 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

Nursing grads earn an average of $119,380 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Regis College

Weston
811 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,424. 32% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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732 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,984 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This private school has an average net price of $18,046. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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468 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $37,288. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,817. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

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#5

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,038 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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303 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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273 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#8

Curry College

Milton
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,242 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Curry.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,197. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

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#10

Boston College

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

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $119,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $79,710
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $182,550
Nurse Midwives 7% $118,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5

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