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Massachusetts Professional Nursing Universities

Compare 30 programs at 19 universities in Massachusetts — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UM University of Massachusetts-Amherst logo

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1863

US #80 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,383/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,631
Students
23,671
2
NU Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,915/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Students
17,326
3
UM University of Massachusetts-Lowell logo

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,163/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,874
Students
11,434
4
WS Westfield State University logo

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1838

US #228 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,721/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,346
Students
3,615
5
UM University of Massachusetts-Boston logo

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,707/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,865
Students
11,512
6
UM University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth logo

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1895

US #313 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,927/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,804
Students
5,221
7
BC Boston College logo

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1863

US #338 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,704/yr
Admission rate
16%
Earnings (10yr)
$103,937
Students
10,085
8
WS Worcester State University logo

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1874

US #371 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$13,381/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,624
Students
3,930
9
SU Simmons University logo

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1899

US #447 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,265/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,494
Students
1,670
11
EC Endicott College logo

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1939

US #608 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$40,654/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,336
Students
3,125
12
FS Fitchburg State University logo

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1894

US #618 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,262/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,874
Students
2,752
13
AI American International College logo

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1885

US #691 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$23,274/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,124
Students
1,017
14
BP Bay Path University logo

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1897

US #771 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,271/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,383
Students
1,108
15
CO College of Our Lady of the Elms logo

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1928

US #893 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,545/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,540
Students
949
16
EC Emmanuel College logo

Emmanuel College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #916 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$26,706/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,245
Students
1,854
17
RC Regis College logo

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1927

US #944 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,477/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,873
Students
956

What this subject pays

Graduates of Nursing programmes report a median $69,710 two years after finishing, across 1,442 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $27,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for professional Nursing universities in Massachusetts?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study professional Nursing universities in Massachusetts?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying professional Nursing universities in Massachusetts?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Massachusetts?

Filtering by Massachusetts keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About professional Nursing universities in Massachusetts

This page lists professional Nursing universities in Massachusetts held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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