by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,441 master's degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing students seeking a a master's degree.
Simmons University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.
After graduating, nursing master's recipients generally earn about $99,277 in their early careers.
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Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.
Master's recipients from the nursing program at Northeastern University earn $15,878 above the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Boston College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $92,426.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $89,261 for their early career.
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Regis College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Weston.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career wages of $93,043.
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Located in the city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Master's recipients from the nursing degree program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make $3,308 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.
After graduating, nursing master's recipients typically earn around $88,012 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Endicott is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Beverly.More information about a master’s in nursing from Endicott College
Located in the city of Worcester, UMass Medical School is a public university with a small student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $93,615 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Massachusetts Medical School WorcesterExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 153 | 506 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 62 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 281 |
| Vermont | 91 | 0 |
| Maine | 90 | 125 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 921 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 652 |
| Allied Health Professions | 508 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 442 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 367 |
| Communication Sciences | 363 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 235 |
| Other Health Professions | 131 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 100 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 81 |
