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2027 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

44 Colleges in the United States
5,599 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$81,300 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Nursing

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College tops our 2027 ranking of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Boston College awarded about 212 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Boston College earn around $95,349 in the first couple years of their career. Boston College graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Boston College

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Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 251 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $123,375 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Northeastern University

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 102 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $92,749. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Northeastern University Global Network is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #4. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 270 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $123,375 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in nursing from Northeastern University Global Network

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

A rank of #5 makes Endicott College one of the top schools for nursing. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 185 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Endicott College earn around $88,417 in the first couple years of their career. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Endicott College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. About 147 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $95,758 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,548. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms earned the #7 position for nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 149 nursing degrees were awarded at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms generally make around $83,775. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences awarded about 300 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $93,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $34,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Fitchburg State University came in at #9 for nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 132 nursing degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Fitchburg State University generally make around $80,228. Fitchburg State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Fitchburg State University

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts earned the #10 position for nursing this year. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Emmanuel College Massachusetts graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emmanuel College Massachusetts in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Emmanuel College Massachusetts earn around $44,194 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,866 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for Emmanuel College Massachusetts

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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #11 spot for nursing this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates 49% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 447 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Massachusetts Boston earn around $95,552 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,343 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Worcester State University landed the #12 spot for nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Worcester State University awarded about 65 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $75,249 in their early career. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $26,849 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Worcester State University

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 590 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Regis College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $100,323 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,238. Read more about the nursing program at Regis College

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #14 spot for nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 151 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent year. Nursing graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $99,349 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #15 for nursing this year. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 410 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Simmons College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Simmons College earn around $95,566 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,916 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Simmons College

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Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #16 for nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills. About 32 nursing degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Bay Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Massachusetts Bay Community College generally make around $44,553. Students borrow a median of $11,008 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Westfield State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Westfield. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Westfield State University awarded about 51 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $81,136 in their early career. Westfield State University graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Westfield State University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College placed #18 among the best nursing schools. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 68 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Merrimack College earn around $50,506 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Merrimack College

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Framingham State University earned the #19 position for nursing this year. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 18 nursing degrees were awarded at Framingham State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Framingham State University earn around $95,426 in the first couple years of their career. Framingham State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Framingham State University

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Springfield Technical Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Springfield Technical Community College awarded about 71 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Springfield Technical Community College earn a median of $75,769 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,135 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Springfield Technical Community College

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Salem State University landed the #21 spot for nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Salem State University awarded about 145 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Salem State University generally make around $94,196. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Salem State University

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Bristol Community College came in at #22 for nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 87 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Bristol Community College in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Bristol Community College earn a median of $70,855 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,125. Read more about the nursing program at Bristol Community College

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North Shore Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Danvers. There were roughly 53 nursing students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from North Shore Community College generally make around $72,803. Students borrow a median of $19,663 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at North Shore Community College

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University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester landed the #24 spot for nursing this year. This small public university is located in the city of Worcester. University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester awarded about 127 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester generally make around $120,406. Read more about the nursing program at University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

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Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #25 among the best nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. About 46 nursing degrees were awarded at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Middlesex Community College Bedford earn around $75,351 in the first couple years of their career. Middlesex Community College Bedford graduates carry a median of $15,988 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Middlesex Community College Bedford

Rest of the Top 44 Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nursing ranking:

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Curry College
Milton, MA
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Quincy College
Quincy, MA
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Laboure College
Milton, MA
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Assumption College
Worcester, MA
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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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Fisher College
Boston, MA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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