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Nursing Practice in Massachusetts

Nursing Practice Schools in Massachusetts

379 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 82nd most popular major out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 191
Bachelor’s Degree 174
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Massachusetts

102,210 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Massachusetts

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $122,740 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,661. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,444. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,281. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,642. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

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Elms College

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

An average student at Elms College will pay a net price of $21,757. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Nursing Practice Careers in MA

Some of the careers nursing practice 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Registered Nursing 4,729
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Science 386
Nursing Research & Other 277
Adult Health Nursing 75
Nursing Administration 52
Mental Health Nursing 30
Clinical Nurse Specialist 28

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