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Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,916 students earned their Nursing degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 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
Master’s Degree 1,441
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 285
Post-Master’s Certificate 190
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 190

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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

There are 104,990 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $119,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $53,249 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,920.

#2

Regis College

Weston
475 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Regis College. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

#4

Boston College

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

66% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

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

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This private school has an average net price of $37,807.

#10

Endicott College

Beverly
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,887 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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
Rehabilitation Professions 1,025
Public Health 992
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 971
Medicine 692
Mental & Social Health Services 681
Allied Health Professions 541
Dentistry 473
Health/Medical Admin Services 416

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