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Registered Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

4,839 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 2,732
Associate Degree 1,310
Master’s Degree 501
Post-Master’s Certificate 132
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 132
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 110
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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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
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,430 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,338.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,807. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,188 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $53,132 after graduation.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 11%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

Curry College

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

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. In their early career, Curry grads earn an average salary of $39,424.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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

An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $27,920. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,017. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,806. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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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