2023 Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region
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In 2021-2022, 319,502 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 99 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region
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Top 15% Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in the New England Region . BHSN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brockton.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from BHSN carry an average student debtload of $20,000.
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The excellent programs at Yale University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of New Haven.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Yale take out is $92,875.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, UMass Medical School is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UMass Medical School carry an average student debtload of $103,775.
The excellent programs at Fairfield University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Fairfield U accumulate an average of around $51,473 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $712, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
MGH Institute of Health Professions ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region list. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at MGH Institute of Health Professions take out is $96,543.
Bay State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Bay State College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Bay State College accumulate an average of around $21,723 in student debt.
With a ranking of #8, St Joseph School of Nursing did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the small city of Nashua, St Joseph School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from St Joseph School of Nursing carry an average student debtload of $14,083.
With a ranking of #9, Boston College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Boston College take out is $38,431. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $572, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
New England Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from New England Tech carry an average student debtload of $23,500.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Lawrence Memorial is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
On average, nursing graduates from Lawrence Memorial take out $22,956 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #12, Laboure College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the large suburb of Milton, Laboure College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Laboure College accumulate an average of around $27,189 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Quinnipiac University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Quinnipiac take out is $51,687. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $828.
Maine College of Health Professions landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. MCHP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston.
On average, nursing graduates from MCHP take out $15,959 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Nursing students in the New England Region that almost earned our Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Gateway Community College | New Haven, CT |
| 16 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| 17 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA |
| 18 | Goodwin College | East Hartford, CT |
| 19 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| Vermont | 390 |
| Connecticut | 3,058 |
| Maine | 1,262 |
| Rhode Island | 1,091 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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