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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges in the United States
$27,177 Avg Student Debt
$68,004 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Science Badge [Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing science students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Science Schools

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Salem State University earned the #1 spot for value among nursing science schools in Massachusetts. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $94,196. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. Salem State University admits about 96% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Massachusetts Lowell one of the best values for nursing science. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nursing Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $92,749 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

3

Students looking for strong value in nursing science will find it at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,325. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing science program here. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms generally make around $83,775. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms admits about 85% of applicants.

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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing science schools. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $30,343. Nursing Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $95,552 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.

5

A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the best values for nursing science. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Students borrow a median of $29,548 to complete the nursing science program here. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $95,758. That is a strong return on a $29,548 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Anna Maria College placed #6 among the best values for nursing science. Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Paxton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,571. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $30,954 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $81,066. Set against $30,954 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Northeastern University came in at #7 for value in nursing science this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the nursing science program here. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $123,375. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College earned the #8 position for value in nursing science this year. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,650. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $88,417. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College earned the #9 position for value in nursing science this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $13,250. Nursing Science graduates of Boston College earn a median of $95,349 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,250 median debt. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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