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Browse 42 nursing schools in Massachusetts. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is a private nonprofit institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 32,553 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is a private nonprofit institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 15,432 students. Graduates earn a median of $103,937 within ten years.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 31,726 students. Graduates earn a median of $71,631 within ten years.
Simmons University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
A public institution, University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $16,966.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $15,908.
Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $60,624 within ten years.
Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.
College of Our Lady of the Elms is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts with about 1,268 students. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Emmanuel College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Boston, Massachusetts with about 1,983 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,245 within ten years.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth provides nursing education from its campus in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Endicott College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,336 within ten years.
Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Bay Path University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.
MCPHS University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 5,945 students.
A public institution, Fitchburg State University serves students in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $11,346.
Curry College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milton, Massachusetts with about 1,994 students. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.
Framingham State University provides nursing education from its campus in Framingham, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,002 students.
Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,588 students.
Quincy College is a public school in Quincy, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $52,506 within ten years.
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,832, Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.
Mount Wachusett Community College is a public school in Gardner, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,694 students.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,988, Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,904, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,447 students.
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | $66,162 | 90.8% | 10 | |
| 2 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,702 | 91% | 8 | |
| 3 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | $17,772 | 83.1% | 12 | |
| 4 | Simmons University | Boston, MA | $46,874 | 73% | 14 | |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | $16,966 | 70.6% | 10 | |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston, MA | $15,908 | 51.1% | 11 | |
| 7 | Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | $11,786 | 57.1% | 5 | |
| 8 | Regis College | Weston, MA | $49,680 | 68.3% | 15 | |
| 9 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | $43,325 | 69.6% | 12 | |
| 10 | Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | $48,550 | 65.9% | 5 | |
| 11 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | $15,612 | 51.8% | 9 | |
| 12 | Salem State University | Salem, MA | $12,338 | 55.2% | 5 | |
| 13 | Endicott College | Beverly, MA | $40,650 | 76.7% | 8 | |
| 14 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | $38,302 | 51.9% | 1 | |
| 15 | MCPHS University | Boston, MA | $40,530 | 62.4% | 8 | |
| 16 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA | $11,346 | 54.6% | 5 | |
| 17 | Curry College | Milton, MA | $47,970 | 50.3% | 5 | |
| 18 | Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | $11,920 | 52% | 1 | |
| 19 | Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | $12,179 | 57.4% | 2 | |
| 20 | Quincy College | Quincy, MA | $8,938 | 15.1% | 1 | |
| 21 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | $6,732 | 18.8% | 1 | |
| 22 | Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | $5,832 | 21.3% | 1 | |
| 23 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | $6,160 | 28% | 1 | |
| 24 | Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | $5,988 | 27.3% | 1 | |
| 25 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | $5,904 | 23.9% | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
