Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

2026 Nursing Schools in Massachusetts Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Massachusetts, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A- Boston, MA

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.

#2

A- Chestnut Hill, MA

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.

#3

B Amherst, MA

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.

#4

B Boston, MA

Simmons University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#5

B Lowell, MA

A public institution, University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $16,966.

#7

B- Worcester, MA

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $60,624 within ten years.

#8

B- Weston, MA

Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.

#9

B- Chicopee, MA

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%.

#10

B- Boston, MA

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.

#11

B- North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth provides nursing education from its campus in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

#12

B- Salem, MA

Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.

#13

B- Beverly, MA

Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Endicott College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,336 within ten years.

#14

B- Longmeadow, MA

Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Bay Path University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.

#15

B- Boston, MA

MCPHS University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 5,945 students.

#16

B- Fitchburg, MA

A public institution, Fitchburg State University serves students in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $11,346.

#17

B- Milton, MA

Curry College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milton, Massachusetts with about 1,994 students. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

#18

B- Framingham, MA

Framingham State University provides nursing education from its campus in Framingham, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,002 students.

#19

C+ Westfield, MA

Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,588 students.

#20

C+ Quincy, MA

Quincy College is a public school in Quincy, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $52,506 within ten years.

#21

C+ Haverhill, MA

Northern Essex Community College is a public institution in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

#22

C+ Fall River, MA

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.

#23

C+ Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College is a public school in Gardner, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,694 students.

#24

C+ Holyoke, MA

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.

#25

C+ Springfield, MA

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.

0 / 4

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.