by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Simmons ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Simmons came in at #55. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simmons University handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 534 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Simmons. This makes it the #13 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Simmons go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,096 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Simmons paid an average of $889 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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All of the 164 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Simmons in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Simmons does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Simmons Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Simmons make a median salary of $106,035 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 440 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Simmons in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 281 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 60 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Simmons University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
| Public Health | 27 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 19 |
| Other Health Professions | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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