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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

45 Colleges
$78,666 Avg Salary
$24,857 Avg Student Debt

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Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Massachusetts. In total, 6,626 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Massachusetts.

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

The Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 45 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

#1

Regis College

Weston, MA

Our analysis found Regis College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Regis College accumulate an average of around $32,082 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $540.

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#2

Simmons University

Boston, MA

The excellent programs at Simmons University 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, Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Simmons accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a great place for nursing students. Located in the large city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Nursing majors at MCPHS University take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $688.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UMass Boston carry an average student debt load of $31,138.

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#5

Laboure College

Milton, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Laboure College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Milton, Laboure College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Laboure College carry an average student debt load of $33,121. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $257, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at MGH Institute of Health Professions take out is $31,813.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network take out is $30,858. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $431.

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#8

Curry College

Milton, MA

Curry College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. Curry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milton.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Curry take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $751.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Amherst.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UMass Amherst take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

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#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Boston College carry an average student debt load of $13,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $626.

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State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2,129
Vermont 390
Connecticut 3,058
Maine 1,262
Rhode Island 1,091

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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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