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Massachusetts Nursing Colleges

44 Colleges
$81,671 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,107 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Massachusetts ranked #18 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 6,631 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $20,418 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $24,875 a year.

An estimated 50% of college students in Massachusetts take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,777 per year.

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#1

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,770 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Regis College is 3,460, of which 1,307 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,021 are full-time. For undergraduates at Regis College, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

84% of Regis College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,924 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Regis College is $56,223.

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#2

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,538 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,263 students at Simmons in total, 1,736 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,609 are full-time. For undergraduates at Simmons, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,393 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,420 during the early-career years.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,970 undergraduates at MCPHS University, of which 3,705 are full-time, and there are 7,501 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $14,362 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCPHS University is $77,171.

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#4

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$15,495 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,259 students at UMass Boston in total, 12,871 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,279 are full-time. It takes the average UMass Boston undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 60% of students at UMass Boston take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,746 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMass Boston is $53,521.

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#5

Laboure College

Milton, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,663 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,188 students at Laboure College in total, 112 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Students who graduate from Laboure College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,815 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$93,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at MGH Institute of Health Professions is 1,269, of which 170 students are undergraduates and of those, 170 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MGH Institute of Health Professions is $93,187.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,899 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,238 undergraduates at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, of which 1,528 are full-time, and there are 11,310 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $78,413 during the early-career years.

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#8

Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,206 undergraduates at Curry, of which 1,895 are full-time, and there are 2,410 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Curry is 4.1 years.

79% of Curry students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,527 a year.

Students who graduate from Curry with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,746 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$17,357 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Massachusetts Amherst is 31,642, of which 24,233 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,212 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at UMass Amherst. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Roughly 51% of students at UMass Amherst take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,481 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMass Amherst is $60,347.

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#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$67,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,934 students at Boston College in total, 9,780 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,571 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 32% of students at Boston College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,588 a year.

Students who graduate from Boston College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $85,717 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$63,141 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,905 students at Northeastern in total, 15,156 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 15,131 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Northeastern. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,278 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeastern is $78,413.

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#12

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$15,208 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,869 students at UMass Dartmouth in total, 6,027 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,122 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMass Dartmouth is 4.4 years.

Roughly 74% of students at UMass Dartmouth take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,423 a year.

Students who graduate from UMass Dartmouth with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,475 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$11,978 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,242 students at Salem State in total, 5,716 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,444 are full-time. It takes the average Salem State undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

71% of Salem State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,254 a year.

Students who graduate from Salem State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,209 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,212 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,076 undergraduates at Endicott, of which 2,840 are full-time, and there are 4,287 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Endicott is 4.1 years.

Roughly 70% of students at Endicott take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $15,942 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Endicott is $57,286.

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#15

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$11,046 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,815 undergraduates at Fitchburg State, of which 2,831 are full-time, and there are 6,728 students altogether. For undergraduates at Fitchburg State, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 59% of students at Fitchburg State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,405 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fitchburg State is $41,999.

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#16

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$5,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Quinsigamond Community College is 6,942, which includes 2,425 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 34% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,103 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,351 during the early-career years.

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#17

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$16,570 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Massachusetts - Lowell is 18,150, of which 13,813 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,637 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMass Lowell is 4.5 years.

64% of UMass Lowell students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,166 a year.

Students who graduate from UMass Lowell with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $61,467 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,617 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 288 students at Lawrence Memorial in total, 16 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Students who graduate from Lawrence Memorial with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $86,327 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,061 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Elms College is 1,355, of which 1,030 students are undergraduates and of those, 881 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Elms College is 4.1 years.

59% of Elms College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,844 a year.

Students who graduate from Elms College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,087 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#21

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$11,286 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,958 undergraduates at Worcester State, of which 3,871 are full-time, and there are 5,724 students altogether. It takes the average Worcester State undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 67% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,633 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Worcester State is $50,233.

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#22

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$5,412 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,680 full-time undergraduates at Bristol, and 6,256 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at Bristol take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,965 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,555 during the early-career years.

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#23

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$11,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,395 students at Westfield in total, 4,633 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,812 are full-time. For undergraduates at Westfield, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

73% of Westfield students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,994 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,861 during the early-career years.

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#24

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$5,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,016 full-time undergraduates at Massasoit Community College, and 5,665 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,704 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,606 during the early-career years.

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#25

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at American International College is 2,612, of which 1,381 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,281 are full-time. It takes the average AIC undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 84% of students at AIC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,543 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from AIC is $41,451.

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Other Massachusetts Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Springfield Technical Community College 72
27 Cape Cod Community College 67
28 Middlesex Community College 65
29 North Shore Community College 59
30 Bunker Hill Community College 57
31 Bay State College 43
31 Holyoke Community College 43
33 Greenfield Community College 42
34 Berkshire Community College 40
34 Quincy College 40
36 Anna Maria College 38
37 Framingham State University 36
38 Northern Essex Community College 20
39 Emmanuel College Massachusetts 19
40 Fisher College 18
41 Bay Path University 10
42 Roxbury Community College 1
43 Massachusetts Bay Community College 0
43 Mount Wachusett Community College 0

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