by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Nursing Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,040 degrees in nursing science annually.
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Your choice of nursing science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Nursing Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Science Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Every student who is interested in nursing science has to take a look at University of Connecticut. UCONN is a very large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were about 6 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Connecticut
Boston College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were about 6 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Boston CollegeWith the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN from Southern New Hampshire University
University of Massachusetts - Boston is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing science. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 462 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.
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University of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing science. Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #406 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UVM is a great university overall.
There were roughly 24 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent data year.
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URI is a large public university located in the suburb of Kingston. A Best Colleges rank of #241 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means URI is a great university overall.
There were about 33 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Rhode Island
UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the small city of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were approximately 4 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Elms College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Chicopee. This college ranks 39th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 14 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Elms College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Elms CollegeAt Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN from Southern New Hampshire University
UMass Lowell is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Lowell. A Best Colleges rank of #276 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMass Lowell is a great university overall.
There were about 5 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Rivier is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashua. This university ranks 7th out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were approximately 262 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Rivier in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Rivier University
Goodwin is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of East Hartford.
There were about 1 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Goodwin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Goodwin CollegeExplore the best nursing science colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 386 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 115 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 23 |
| Maine | 396 | 180 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 242 |
| Vermont | 352 | 25 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 11,612 |
| Nursing Administration | 1,076 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 989 |
| Nursing Practice | 568 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 168 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 162 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 101 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 97 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 82 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 28 |
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