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Best Colleges for Nursing in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Massachusetts, led by Boston University, Northeastern University and Boston College. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Boston University is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Northeastern University, Boston College, Tufts University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Boston University, Northeastern University, Boston College. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $41,180 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $75,634 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  2. 2. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. Tufts University — Medford, MA · 11.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,704 tuition · 94% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
  7. 7. Simmons University — Boston, MA · 70% acceptance · SAT 1,316 · $46,874 tuition · 72% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  9. 9. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  10. 10. Springfield College — Springfield, MA · 71.9% acceptance · SAT 1,275 · $45,174 tuition · 74% grad rate
  11. 11. Emerson College — Boston, MA · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,358 · $57,056 tuition · 77% grad rate
  12. 12. Assumption University — Worcester, MA · 83% acceptance · $51,356 tuition · 75% grad rate
  13. 13. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
  14. 14. Bay Path University — Longmeadow, MA · 85.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $38,302 tuition · 51% grad rate
  15. 15. Lesley University — Cambridge, MA · 96.9% acceptance · $34,256 tuition · 58% grad rate
  16. 16. Fisher College — Boston, MA · 70.7% acceptance · $35,689 tuition · 28% grad rate
  17. 17. Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater, MA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $17,948 tuition · 53% grad rate
  18. 18. Worcester State University — Worcester, MA · 88% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,866 tuition · 61% grad rate
  19. 19. Framingham State University — Framingham, MA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $18,000 tuition · 48% grad rate
  20. 20. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate
  21. 21. Westfield State University — Westfield, MA · 81.4% acceptance · $18,259 tuition · 54% grad rate
  22. 22. Fitchburg State University — Fitchburg, MA · 86.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,426 tuition · 55% grad rate
  23. 23. Curry College — Milton, MA · 87.7% acceptance · SAT 1,125 · $47,970 tuition · 51% grad rate

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