2023 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 4th in Massachusetts. In fact, 1,916 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. UMass Medical School is a small public school located in the city of Worcester.
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The excellent programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a great place for nursing students. MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Simmons University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Endicott College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a large student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 750 |
| Rhode Island | 83 |
| New Hampshire | 366 |
| Maine | 149 |
| Vermont | 25 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 29 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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