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 #586 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 383 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 586 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,249 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Worcester State. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
All of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Worcester State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 72 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 67 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Other Health Professions | 21 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |