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Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

6,736 students earned Nursing degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 3,400
Master’s Degree 1,441
Associate Degree 1,310
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 285
Post-Master’s Certificate 190
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 190
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 110
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 110

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: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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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
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,249 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,920.

468 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,188 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 20% of the teachers are full time.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, MGH Institute of Health Professions grads earn an average salary of $68,458. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 11% of the teachers are full time. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Curry College

Milton
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,410 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Curry. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,424 a year.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
229 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,858 a year. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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