by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 560 doctor's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The nursing doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Yale University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in nursing. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven.
Doctorate recipients from the nursing major at Yale University earn $12,514 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from Yale University
Fairfield University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in nursing. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Those nursing students who get their doctor's degree from Fairfield University receive $18,892 more than the standard nursing grad.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from Fairfield University
Northeastern University is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Northeastern University
University of Connecticut is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in nursing. UCONN is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs.More information about a doctorate in nursing from University of Connecticut
Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hamden.
Doctorate students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $106,293 for their early career.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from Quinnipiac University
Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Boston College
UNH is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Durham.More information about a doctorate in nursing from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Simmons University
UMass Medical School is a small public university located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $119,422.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Explore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 153 | 285 |
| Connecticut | 93 | 221 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 14 |
| New Hampshire | 47 | 15 |
| Maine | 46 | 0 |
| Vermont | 30 | 25 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 1,488 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1,066 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,062 |
| Dentistry | 584 |
| Optometry | 190 |
| Public Health | 46 |
| Chiropractic | 44 |
| Allied Health Professions | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 29 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 25 |
