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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Massachusetts, ranked from 42 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
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.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Simmons University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $16,966.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $15,908.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $60,624 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
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%.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth provides nursing education from its campus in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Endicott College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,336 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Bay Path University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Offering BSN Program
MCPHS University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 5,945 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Fitchburg State University serves students in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $11,346.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Curry College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milton, Massachusetts with about 1,994 students. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Framingham State University provides nursing education from its campus in Framingham, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,002 students.
Offering BSN Program
Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 4,588 students.
BSN, Post-BSN-Cert
Quincy College is a public school in Quincy, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $52,506 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Mount Wachusett Community College is a public school in Gardner, Massachusetts offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,694 students.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
