2026 Best Nursing Schools in New England
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in New England? We have ranked 302 colleges 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 evaluated 254 schools to compile 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 New England
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Mount Wachusett Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Nursing degree schools in New England. Set in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,160, while out-of-state students pay about $11,080. Graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
Request Information
The strong Nursing programs at Yale University earned it the #2 place in New England. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. About 96% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. The median Nursing program debt is $14,357. More on Yale University
Request Information
Fairfield University came in at #3 on this year's Nursing ranking in New England. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fairfield, CT. Fairfield University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $58,400 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $26,687. Read more about Fairfield University
Request Information
Boston College came in at #5 on this year's Nursing ranking in New England. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school based in Chestnut Hill, MA. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,702. Typical Nursing student debt is $18,101. See the full Boston College profile
Request Information
New England Institute Of Technology came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,275. The median Nursing program debt is $24,586. Read the full report on New England Institute Of Technology
Request Information
North Shore Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Danvers, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,352, while out-of-state students pay about $10,920. North Shore Community College Nursing students take on a median of $14,145 in debt. Get the full North Shore Community College report
Request Information
Quinnipiac University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hamden, CT. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans. Get the full Quinnipiac University report
Request Information
Sacred Heart University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Sacred Heart University posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Students from in state pay about $50,404 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,831. See the full Sacred Heart University profile
Request Information
Bunker Hill Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Typical Nursing student debt is $11,893. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
Request Information
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #12 spot in New England this year. Based in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. Read the full report on Springfield Technical Community College
Request Information
Granite State College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Based in Manchester, NH, Granite State College is a public institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,724, compared with $9,284 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $27,522. Read more about Granite State College
Request Information
Bristol Community College placed #14 among Nursing schools in New England. Set in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Bristol Community College report
Request Information
Fisher College placed #15 among Nursing schools in New England. Set 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. Typical Nursing student debt is $28,590. More on Fisher College
Request Information
Greenfield Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Greenfield, MA, Greenfield Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,810, while out-of-state students pay about $11,930. Typical Nursing student debt is $12,269. Read the full report on Greenfield Community College
Request Information
Beal College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Beal College is a private for-profit school based in Bangor, ME. Beal College Nursing students take on a median of $23,557 in debt. Read the full report on Beal College
Request Information
Northern Essex Community College landed the #18 spot in New England this year. Set in Haverhill, MA, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,732, with out-of-state students paying around $12,516. Graduates carry a median of $11,002 in student loans. Read the full report on Northern Essex Community College
Request Information
Rivier College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Nashua, NH, Rivier College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,488. Rivier College Nursing students take on a median of $28,917 in debt. Read the full report on Rivier College
Request Information
River Valley Community College landed the #20 spot in New England this year. Located in Claremont, NH, River Valley Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,940, with out-of-state students paying around $15,190. Students borrow a median of $25,669 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full River Valley Community College report
Request Information
Massasoit Community College placed #21 among Nursing schools in New England. Set in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,376 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,320. Graduates carry a median of $10,894 in student loans. Get the full Massasoit Community College report
Request Information
Northeastern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. Typical Nursing student debt is $25,611. Read the full report on Northeastern University
Request Information
Nhti Concords Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Concord, NH. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $18,046. More on Nhti Concords Community College
Request Information
Community College Of Rhode Island placed #24 among Nursing schools in New England. Located in Warwick, RI, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,550, compared with $14,834 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $13,940. Read the full report on Community College Of Rhode Island
Request Information
University Of Maine At Presque Isle landed the #25 spot in New England this year. Located in Presque Isle, ME, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,402, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. The median Nursing program debt is $23,434. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Presque Isle
Request Information
Colby Sawyer College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit school based in New London, NH. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $19,125 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,832 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Colby Sawyer College
Request Information
Simmons College landed the #27 spot in New England this year. Located in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. The median Nursing program debt is $26,740. Read more about Simmons College
Request InformationRest of the Top 50 Best Nursing Degree Schools in New England
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Cape Cod Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in West Barnstable, MA, Cape Cod Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,000 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,944. Typical Nursing student debt is $14,669. See the full Cape Cod Community College profile
Request Information
Vermont Technical College landed the #29 spot in New England this year. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. See the full Vermont Technical College profile
Request Information
Charter Oak State College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in New Britain, CT, Charter Oak State College is a public institution. About 100% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,506. The median Nursing program debt is $23,584. See the full Charter Oak State College profile
Request Information
Capital Community College landed the #31 spot in New England this year. Located in New Britain, CT, Capital Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $12,059. Read the full report on Capital Community College
Request Information
Saint Joseph College placed #32 among Nursing schools in New England. Based in West Hartford, CT, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. The median Nursing program debt is $27,798. Read more about Saint Joseph College
Request Information
Bay Path College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. Bay Path College graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,302. The median Nursing program debt is $29,811. See the full Bay Path College profile
Request Information
University Of Maine At Fort Kent did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Fort Kent, ME, University Of Maine At Fort Kent is a public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,420 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,880 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $30,447. Read more about University Of Maine At Fort Kent
Request Information
Berkshire Community College landed the #35 spot in New England this year. Based in Pittsfield, MA, Berkshire Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,712 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,328. Graduates carry a median of $16,167 in student loans. Read the full report on Berkshire Community College
Request Information
Fitchburg State University placed #36 among Nursing schools in New England. Fitchburg State University is a public school based in Fitchburg, MA. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,346, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete their Nursing program here. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Request Information
Eastern Maine Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Eastern Maine Community College is a public school based in Bangor, ME. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Graduates carry a median of $17,741 in student loans. Read more about Eastern Maine Community College
Request Information
Endicott College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Endicott College Nursing students take on a median of $25,973 in debt. Get the full Endicott College report
Request Information
University Of Connecticut placed #39 among Nursing schools in New England. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Request Information
Quinsigamond Community College landed the #40 spot in New England this year. This public school is set in Worcester, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,262, while out-of-state students pay about $11,206. Quinsigamond Community College Nursing students take on a median of $18,456 in debt. Read the full report on Quinsigamond Community College
Request Information
Salve Regina University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Set in Newport, RI, Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,100. Typical Nursing student debt is $27,000. Get the full Salve Regina University report
Request Information
Southern New Hampshire University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Manchester, NH, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Students borrow a median of $29,103 to complete their Nursing program here. Get the full Southern New Hampshire University report
Request Information
University Of Vermont placed #44 among Nursing schools in New England. University Of Vermont is a public school based in Burlington, VT. University Of Vermont posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. University Of Vermont Nursing students take on a median of $22,607 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Vermont
Request Information
Saint Anselm College landed the #45 spot in New England this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Manchester, NH. Saint Anselm College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,920. Typical Nursing student debt is $26,863. See the full Saint Anselm College profile
Request Information
Norwich University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Norwich University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Typical Nursing student debt is $24,103. See the full Norwich University profile
Request Information
University Of Rhode Island came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Located in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. University Of Rhode Island posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. The median Nursing program debt is $23,432. Read the full report on University Of Rhode Island
Request Information
Husson University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,304. The median Nursing program debt is $27,735. Read more about Husson University
Request Information
Northeastern University Global Network landed the #49 spot in New England this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,688. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Northeastern University Global Network
Request Information
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. University Of Massachusetts Amherst Nursing students take on a median of $25,234 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Request Information
Central Connecticut State University ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. Read the full report on Central Connecticut State University
Request Information
Massachusetts Bay Community College did well this year, earning the #52 position. Located in Wellesley Hills, MA, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,856, while out-of-state students pay about $10,800. Massachusetts Bay Community College Nursing students take on a median of $11,008 in debt. More on Massachusetts Bay Community College
Request Information
Nashua Community College landed the #53 spot in New England this year. Nashua Community College is a public school based in Nashua, NH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,140, while out-of-state students pay about $15,390. Typical Nursing student debt is $10,608. See the full Nashua Community College profile
Request InformationMore Nursing Rankings
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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: Region · 254 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 302 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).
NursingDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© NursingDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.