by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,310 associate degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The nursing associate 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:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate 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 associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Quinsigamond Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College get an earnings boost of approximately $3,295 above the average income of nursing majors.
More information about a associate in nursing from Quinsigamond Community College
Regis College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Regis College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Weston.More information about a associate in nursing from Regis College
It is hard to beat Laboure College if you want to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Laboure College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Milton.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Laboure College make $2,336 more than the standard nursing student.
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Bunker Hill Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in nursing from Bunker Hill Community College
MWCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Gardner.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $58,980 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in nursing from Mount Wachusett Community College
North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers.
Nursing associate degree recipients from North Shore Community College get an earnings boost of around $2,975 over the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing associate recipients typically make around $61,732 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in nursing from Springfield Technical Community College
Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Bristol Community College make $4,815 more than the standard nursing grad.
More information about a associate in nursing from Bristol Community College
MassBay Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills.More information about a associate in nursing from Massachusetts Bay Community College
Cape Cod Community College is a small public college located in the city of West Barnstable.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients usually earn an average of $59,322 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in nursing from Cape Cod Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 101 | 753 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 328 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | 382 |
| Maine | 69 | 353 |
| Vermont | 58 | 149 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,310 |
