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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 627 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in MA.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 6th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 596
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 596
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Associate Degree 5

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 26.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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
6,942 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,273 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. 33% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Greater Lowell Technical School will pay a net price of $23,787.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
78 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,975.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,867.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
46 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,662. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Monty Tech

Fitchburg
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
40 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Monty Tech will pay a net price of $16,013. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

A typical student attending North Shore Community College will pay a net price of $7,558. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,846 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,582. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,523 after earning their degree at this institution. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, BCC grads earn an average salary of $30,244. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,947. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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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