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Nursing in Massachusetts

Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 121,960 people employed in jobs related to a Nursing degree, compared to 4,288,120 nationwide.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

Nursing grads earn an average of $122,867 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,491 after earning their degree at this institution. About 66% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,892 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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View Nationwide Nursing Report

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