by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 25 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 2,585 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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The registered nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 registered nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing.
Northeastern University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Northeastern University
Boston College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Boston College
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing needs to check out University of Massachusetts Amherst. Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing has to look into Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Located in the large city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Simmons University
UMass Boston is a large public university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Emmanuel Boston is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Endicott is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Beverly.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Endicott College
Regis College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Weston.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Regis College
Located in the large suburb of Chicopee, Elms College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Elms College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 341 | 1,555 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 626 |
| Vermont | 289 | 216 |
| Maine | 281 | 562 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 1,273 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 333 |
| Nursing Practice | 174 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 152 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 47 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2 |
