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2027 Best Value Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$27,182 Avg Student Debt
$65,388 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Badge [Adult Health Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/adult-health-nurse-nursing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong adult health nurse/nursing education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for adult health nurse/nursing students.

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2027 Best Value Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the adult health nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools

1

Leading the list is Worcester State University, our #1 best value for adult health nurse/nursing in the New England Region. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Typical student debt for adult health nurse/nursing graduates is $26,849. Early-career adult health nurse/nursing graduates make about $75,249. That is a strong return on a $26,849 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #2 place for adult health nurse/nursing. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Typical student debt for adult health nurse/nursing graduates is $29,242. Early-career adult health nurse/nursing graduates make about $47,003. Set against $29,242 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

3

Students looking for strong value in adult health nurse/nursing will find it at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the adult health nurse/nursing program here. Early-career adult health nurse/nursing graduates make about $92,749. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

4

A rank of #4 makes Western Connecticut State University one of the best values for adult health nurse/nursing. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for adult health nurse/nursing graduates is $26,000. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $106,854 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

5

University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in adult health nurse/nursing, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the adult health nurse/nursing program here. Early-career adult health nurse/nursing graduates make about $58,784. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Quinnipiac University came in at #6 for value in adult health nurse/nursing this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Adult Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $116,250 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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