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Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 6,736 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 3,400
Master’s Degree 1,441
Associate Degree 1,310
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 285
Post-Master’s Certificate 190
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 190
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 110
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 110

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: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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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
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,920. 27% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $96,681 after graduation.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

#5

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,188 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Graduates earn an average $68,458 after graduation.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Curry College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. This private school has an average net price of $28,729. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#10

Boston College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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
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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