by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing practice. Combined, these schools handed out 350 degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
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The nursing practice program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Practice rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for nursing practice schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Practice Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing practice degree levels they offer.
Boston College is a great option for students interested in a degree in nursing practice. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in nursing practice from Boston College
Simmons University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing practice. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #90 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Simmons is a great university overall.
There were approximately 33 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Simmons in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Simmons University
University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, UMass Medical School is a public university with a small student population.
There were approximately 47 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMass Medical School in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
It is hard to beat MGH Institute of Health Professions if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing practice. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 183 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from MGH Institute of Health Professions
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a great choice for students interested in a degree in nursing practice. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #288 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Lowell is a great university overall.
There were roughly 7 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were about 54 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Chicopee, Elms College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 43rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Elms College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Elms College
UMass Boston is a large public university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 24th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Massachusetts - Boston
UMass Dartmouth is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. This university ranks 41st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 11 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at UMass Dartmouth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Fitchburg. This university ranks 44th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 7 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Fitchburg State UniversityLearn about other programs related to Nursing Practice that might interest you.
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Explore all the Best Nursing Practice Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 | 85 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 2 |
| Maine | 396 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 15 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Practice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 4,839 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 641 |
| Nursing Science | 386 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 277 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 75 |
| Nursing Administration | 52 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 30 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 28 |
| School Nursing | 16 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
