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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

19 Ranked Colleges
453 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 313,362 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, nursing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $67,065 and had an average of $26,282 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 14,677 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,355 and $29,178 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 453 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in nursing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nursing programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yale University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Yale University Nursing Report

#2

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Northeastern also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Nursing at Northeastern

#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

Read full report on Nursing at UMass Amherst

#4

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Vermont landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Burlington, Vermont, this fairly large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.

UVM also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Vermont

#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

CCSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at Central Connecticut State University

#21 in overall quality

University of Southern Maine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree nursing students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Southern Maine has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Southern Maine

#12 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Massachusetts - Lowell Nursing Report

#8

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#15 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. URI is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 5 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

URI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Rhode Island

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

University of Connecticut landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

UCONN also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576.

Read more about Nursing at UCONN

#10

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #19 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Massachusetts - Boston

#11

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fairfield U is a medium-sized school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 47 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree nursing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Fairfield U has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are $19,267, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Fairfield U Nursing Report

#11 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Nursing Report

#13

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #13, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a public institution located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree nursing students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMass Dartmouth has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth are $30,153.

Read more about Nursing at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

#14

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Elms College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Elms College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Elms College are $15,532, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Elms College Nursing Report

#15

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Endicott College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Endicott not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Endicott College are $12,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing at Endicott

#16

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
#13 in overall quality

Salve Regina University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newport, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree nursing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Salve Regina has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salve Regina University are $11,370, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing at Salve Regina University

#17

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
#18 in overall quality

Regis College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Regis College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Weston, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree nursing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Regis College has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regis College are $38,850.

Full Regis College Nursing Report

#18

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

With a ranking of #18, Quinnipiac University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 75 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Quinnipiac not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Quinnipiac are $20,090, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Nursing at Quinnipiac University

#19

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#5 in overall quality

Sacred Heart University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Sacred Heart University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awarded 15 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sacred Heart, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sacred Heart are $34,806, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at Sacred Heart

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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