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Nursing Science in Massachusetts

Nursing Science Schools in Massachusetts

443 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Science is the 77th most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 333
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 82,350 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Massachusetts

Nursing Science 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 nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,359. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Boston College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,090. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Anna Maria. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,126. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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Elms College

Chicopee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

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Endicott College

Beverly
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,959. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Lowell will pay a net price of $18,281. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,521. 85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Nursing Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing science 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 nursing science.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Registered Nursing 4,729
Family Practice Nursing 641
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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