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Registered Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 5,239 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MA.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,727
Associate Degree 1,601
Master’s Degree 607
Post-Master’s Certificate 174
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 174
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

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

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $87,970 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer registered 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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,633 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Regis College.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University.

#3

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,038 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 22% of the teachers are full time.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Curry College

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

This private school has an average net price of $28,417. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,255.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $16,197.

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

An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $18,046. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,497.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,674 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,324. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,062 after earning their degree at this institution.

Registered Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Science 386
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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