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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region

18 Schools Ranked
$24,675 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,300 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree 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. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the New England Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
945 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southern New Hampshire University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the New England Region . Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 945 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend SNHU, expect to pay an average of $15,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,825 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
620 Total Awards
$10,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,198 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend American Sentinel University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Aurora, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 620 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at American Sentinel University is $10,520. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from American Sentinel University accumulate an average of $26,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

American Sentinel University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
213 Total Awards
$45,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Sacred Heart University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 213 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Sacred Heart is $45,230. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,032 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
143 Total Awards
$10,655 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,315 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Fitchburg State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and it awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fitchburg State is $10,655. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,735. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,315 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
90 Total Awards
$21,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$40,908 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Goodwin College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Goodwin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in East Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Goodwin, expect to pay an average of $21,188 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Goodwin accumulate an average of $40,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Laboure College

Milton, Massachusetts
88 Total Awards
$32,813 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,404 Avg Student Debt

Laboure College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Milton, Massachusetts, and it awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,813 to cover tuition and fees at Laboure College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,404 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Laboure College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
85 Total Awards
$43,084 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,642 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Saint Joseph is a small private not-for-profit school located in West Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 85 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

USJ does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $43,084. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,642 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
46 Total Awards
$7,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,484 Avg Student Debt

Granite State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Concord, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,015. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,484 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
37 Total Awards
$32,807 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, New England Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. New England Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend New England Tech, expect to pay an average of $32,807 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
26 Total Awards
$42,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,721 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Franklin Pierce University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Rindge, New Hampshire that handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Franklin Pierce, expect to pay an average of $42,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,721 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts
18 Total Awards
$33,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,257 Avg Student Debt

Fisher College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Fisher College, expect to pay an average of $33,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,257 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
17 Total Awards
$15,458 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,090 Avg Student Debt

Post University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Waterbury, Connecticut that handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Post University, expect to pay an average of $15,458 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,090 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
14 Total Awards
$16,082 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,631 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Vermont Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vermont Tech is located in Randolph, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $16,082 in tuition and fees if they attend Vermont Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,498. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,631 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
12 Total Awards
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,356 Avg Student Debt

Charter Oak State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees if they attend Charter Oak State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,654. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,356 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Charter Oak State College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#15

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts
38 Total Awards
$40,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,150 Avg Student Debt

Anna Maria College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Paxton, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 38 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Anna Maria does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,208. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Around 14% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Bay State College

Boston, Massachusetts
7 Total Awards
$29,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,728 Avg Student Debt

Bay State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Bay State College is a very small private for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,500 to cover tuition and fees at Bay State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bay State College accumulate an average of $36,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
2 Total Awards

Beal College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Beal College is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, Maine. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Since Beal College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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1 Total Awards
$14,911 Average Tuition & Fees

Maine College of Health Professions ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Lewiston, Maine, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,911 to cover tuition and fees at MCHP. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Since MCHP is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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