by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Worcester State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #786 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Worcester State. This makes it the #306 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $67,399. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Worcester State make a median salary of $83,289. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,849 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Worcester State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Worcester State. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Worcester State. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 70 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 66 |
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Other Health Professions | 27 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
