by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 35 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,808 master's degrees in nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.
Those nursing students who get their master's degree from Northeastern University make $6,264 more than the typical nursing graduate.
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University of Connecticut is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Nursing master's degree recipients from University of Connecticut get an earnings boost of around $9,661 over the typical earnings of nursing majors.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $104,551.
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Simmons University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $106,035.
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Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.
Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients typically earn around $118,169 at the beginning of their careers.
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Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients typically make around $111,763 in the first five years of their career.
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Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
After graduating, nursing master's recipients typically make an average of $110,138 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from Quinnipiac University
Located in the city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $106,861 in their early career salary.
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Regis College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Weston.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $111,204 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Regis CollegeExplore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 1,441 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 506 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 62 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 281 |
| Vermont | 91 | 0 |
| Maine | 90 | 125 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 875 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 829 |
| Nursing Administration | 504 |
| Nursing Science | 246 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 92 |
| Nursing Practice | 80 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 57 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 28 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 1,911 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,249 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,029 |
| Allied Health Professions | 954 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 832 |
| Communication Sciences | 679 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 291 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 199 |
| Medical Science | 139 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 135 |
