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Nursing in Massachusetts

Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 6,698 students earned their Nursing degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,293
Associate Degree 1,384
Master’s Degree 1,381
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 401
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 401
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 401
Post-Master’s Certificate 192
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 192
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

104,990 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $119,380, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Regis College

Weston
811 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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732 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

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

An average student at MCPHS University will pay a net price of $37,351. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#5

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,188 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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303 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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273 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Curry College

Milton
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,410 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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#10

Boston College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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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
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $182,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

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