2026 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Massachusetts? This list ranks 144 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Nursing Degree Search reviewed 120 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Mount Wachusett Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Massachusetts. Set in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,160, compared with $11,080 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $11,497. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
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A rank of #3 makes Boston College one of the top choices in Massachusetts. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Typical Nursing student debt is $18,101. Read more about Boston College
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North Shore Community College came in at #4 on this year's Nursing ranking in Massachusetts. This public school is set in Danvers, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,352, while out-of-state students pay about $10,920. Typical Nursing student debt is $14,145. See the full North Shore Community College profile
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The strong Nursing programs at Bunker Hill Community College earned it the #5 place in Massachusetts. Bunker Hill Community College is a public school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Students borrow a median of $11,893 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Bunker Hill Community College
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Springfield Technical Community College placed #6 among Nursing schools in Massachusetts. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. Get the full Springfield Technical Community College report
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Bristol Community College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,832, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Read more about Bristol Community College
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Fisher College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,689. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Fisher College report
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Greenfield Community College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Greenfield, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,810, while out-of-state students pay about $11,930. Graduates carry a median of $12,269 in student loans. Read the full report on Greenfield Community College
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Northern Essex Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in Haverhill, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,002 in student loans. Get the full Northern Essex Community College report
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Massasoit Community College landed the #11 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,376, compared with $10,320 for out-of-state students. Massasoit Community College Nursing students take on a median of $10,894 in debt. Read the full report on Massasoit Community College
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Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Northeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Northeastern University
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Simmons College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. About 72% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,874. Graduates carry a median of $26,740 in student loans. More on Simmons College
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Cape Cod Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in West Barnstable, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,000, with out-of-state students paying around $10,944. Students borrow a median of $14,669 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Cape Cod Community College
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Bay Path College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,302. Graduates carry a median of $29,811 in student loans. Get the full Bay Path College report
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Berkshire Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in Pittsfield, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,712, with out-of-state students paying around $11,328. The median Nursing program debt is $16,167. Read the full report on Berkshire Community College
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Fitchburg State University landed the #17 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Fitchburg State University report
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Endicott College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. Endicott College Nursing students take on a median of $25,973 in debt. Read the full report on Endicott College
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Quinsigamond Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Worcester, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $6,262, compared with $11,206 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $18,456. More on Quinsigamond Community College
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Northeastern University Global Network did well this year, earning the #20 position. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $50,688. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Northeastern University Global Network
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Amherst, MA. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
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Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public school based in Wellesley Hills, MA. Students from in state pay about $5,856 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,800 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $11,008. See the full Massachusetts Bay Community College profile
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Roxbury Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Roxbury Crossing, MA, Roxbury Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785, with out-of-state students paying around $11,088. Roxbury Community College Nursing students take on a median of $11,665 in debt. See the full Roxbury Community College profile
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Anna Maria College landed the #24 spot in Massachusetts this year. Anna Maria College is a private not-for-profit school based in Paxton, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,571. The median Nursing program debt is $26,734. Get the full Anna Maria College report
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Westfield State University landed the #25 spot in Massachusetts this year. Set in Westfield, MA, Westfield State University is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,179, compared with $18,259 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,910. Read more about Westfield State University
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Framingham State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $25,872. Read more about Framingham State University
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Middlesex Community College Bedford ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,098, while out-of-state students pay about $12,170. Graduates carry a median of $11,602 in student loans. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
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Curry College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Curry College is a private not-for-profit school based in Milton, MA. Curry College posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Students from in state pay about $47,570 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $26,571. Read more about Curry College
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #29 among Nursing schools in Massachusetts. Located in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,574. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell
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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Chicopee, MA, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,325. Typical Nursing student debt is $27,854. Get the full College Of Our Lady Of The Elms report
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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #31 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. More on University Of Massachusetts Boston
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American International College landed the #32 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,230. The median Nursing program debt is $30,390. Read more about American International College
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Worcester State University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Worcester, MA. Worcester State University graduates 62% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. See the full Worcester State University profile
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Salem State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Salem, MA, Salem State University is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Salem State University
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Quincy College did well this year, earning the #35 position. This public school is set in Quincy, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,938. Typical Nursing student debt is $15,600. Read more about Quincy College
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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #36 spot in Massachusetts this year. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school based in North Dartmouth, MA. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $27,106. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Holyoke Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Holyoke, MA, Holyoke Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,988, while out-of-state students pay about $10,932. Typical Nursing student debt is $9,763. More on Holyoke Community College
Request InformationAssabet Valley Regional Technical School came in at #37 in this year's ranking. See the full Assabet Valley Regional Technical School profile
Request InformationHellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read the full report on Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology
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Monty Tech
Monty Tech did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Monty Tech report
Request InformationSpa Tech Institute North Andover ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full Spa Tech Institute North Andover report
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Lasell College
Lasell College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Get the full Lasell College report
Request InformationAlexander Academy did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Alexander Academy profile
Request InformationDigrigoli School Of Cosmetology ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Digrigoli School Of Cosmetology
Request InformationEmmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Get the full Emmanuel College Massachusetts report
Request InformationMontserrat College Of Art landed the #45 spot in Massachusetts this year. See the full Montserrat College Of Art profile
Request InformationShawsheen Valley School Of Practical Nursing ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Shawsheen Valley School Of Practical Nursing
Request InformationNew England College Of Optometry came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full New England College Of Optometry report
Request InformationLowell Academy Hairstyling Institute landed the #48 spot in Massachusetts this year. More on Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute
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Sattler College
Sattler College placed #49 among Nursing schools in Massachusetts. See the full Sattler College profile
Request InformationUpper Cape Cod Regional Technical School placed #50 among Nursing schools in Massachusetts. Read more about Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 144 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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