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

4 Colleges in the United States
$27,599 Avg Student Debt
$64,344 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing Badge [Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/public-health-community-nurse-nursing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health/community nurse/nursing education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health/community nurse/nursing students.

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

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public health/community nurse/nursing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing Schools

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College earned the #1 spot for value among public health/community nurse/nursing schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the public health/community nurse/nursing program here. Early-career public health/community nurse/nursing graduates make about $107,588. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in public health/community nurse/nursing will find it at Worcester State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Students borrow a median of $26,849 to complete the public health/community nurse/nursing program here. Public Health/community Nurse/nursing graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $75,249 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,849 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public health/community nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. Typical student debt for public health/community nurse/nursing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $99,349. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health/community nurse/nursing, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Typical student debt for public health/community nurse/nursing graduates is $29,548. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $95,758. That is a strong return on a $29,548 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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