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Practical Nursing in Massachusetts

Practical Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2021-2022, 599 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in MA.

A Practical Nursing major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 575
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 575
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 30.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 55,320 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Massachusetts

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $33,630 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,115. 43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
76 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending Upper Cape Tech will pay a net price of $19,352. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending Diman Regional Technical Institute will pay a net price of $19,378. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,612. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Monty Tech

Fitchburg
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
25 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,563. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,603 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,822 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,125 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,770 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,288 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,381. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Practical Nursing Careers in MA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $32,310
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $57,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Allied Health Services 875
Allied Health Professions 773
Health Sciences & Services 708
Health/Medical Admin Services 634
Dental Support Services 478
Mental & Social Health Services 270
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 228
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 219

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