Best registered nursing colleges in Massachusetts

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $81,307 3 years after graduation. This places Massachusetts graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 26% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 22 of the 23 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 94% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Massachusetts | #53 in Nursing nationally

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.07

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $17,183

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $97,800

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Massachusetts | #121 in Nursing nationally

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.65

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,325

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,113

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Massachusetts | #135 in Nursing nationally

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.74

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,278

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,941

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Massachusetts | #171 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.98

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Cost $17,642

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,134

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Massachusetts | #174 in Nursing nationally

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.00

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $21,757

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,149

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Massachusetts | #185 in Nursing nationally

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.05

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Cost $16,266

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,981

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Massachusetts | #212 in Nursing nationally

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.19

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,359

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,660

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Massachusetts | #214 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.19

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Cost $21,846

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $81,555

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Massachusetts | #219 in Nursing nationally

Emmanuel College

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.21

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $30,487

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $90,856

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Massachusetts | #229 in Nursing nationally

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.27

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Cost $21,661

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,398

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Massachusetts | #240 in Nursing nationally

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.34

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Cost $24,126

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,947

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Massachusetts | #253 in Nursing nationally

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.42

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Cost $29,482

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,335

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Massachusetts | #255 in Nursing nationally

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

Economic score 2.42

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Cost $17,874

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,460

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Massachusetts | #266 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.48

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Cost $18,281

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,250

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Massachusetts | #391 in Nursing nationally

Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.14

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Cost $29,646

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,599

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Massachusetts | #428 in Nursing nationally

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.37

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Cost $39,090

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,651

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 92%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Massachusetts | #454 in Nursing nationally

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.54

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Cost $19,444

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,683

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Massachusetts | #479 in Nursing nationally

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.71

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Cost $36,959

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,440

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Massachusetts | #489 in Nursing nationally

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 3.80

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Cost $28,521

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,142

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 90%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Massachusetts | #574 in Nursing nationally

MCPHS University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 4.81

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Cost $37,351

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,544

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 79%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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