by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 756 master's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of registered nursing for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Haven.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Yale University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in registered nursing needs to take a look at Northeastern University. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Northeastern University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in registered nursing has to take a look at Simmons University. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Simmons University
It's difficult to beat Fairfield University if you want to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Fairfield University
Boston College is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Boston College
Located in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Regis College
MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Sacred Heart University
UNH is a large public university located in the small suburb of Durham.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Learn about other programs related to Registered Nursing that might interest you.
Explore the best registered nursing colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 551 | 501 |
| Connecticut | 313 | 216 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 28 |
| Maine | 146 | 11 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
