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Registered Nursing in Massachusetts

Registered Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 4,874 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,585
Associate Degree 1,384
Master’s Degree 599
Post-Master’s Certificate 142
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 117
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 18.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

82,350 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

Registered Nursing 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 registered 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

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Regis College. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,351. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#3

Laboure College

Milton
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,188 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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273 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

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Curry College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,646. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,521. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

A typical student attending Fitchburg State will pay a net price of $16,266. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Registered Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Science 386
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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