by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 63 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 11,543 master's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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The health professions master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 health professions students working on their master's degree.
The health professions 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 Health Professions Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Boston University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in health professions. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in health professions from Boston University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in health professions has to take a look at Brown University. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Brown University
Tufts University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in health professions. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in health professions from Tufts University
Simmons University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in health professions. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in health professions from Simmons University
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in health professions from Northeastern University
Located in the city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in health professions from Fairfield University
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in health professions from Boston College
Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Connecticut
Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Quinnipiac University
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Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the New England Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Regis College | Weston, MA |
| 14 | Lesley University | Cambridge, MA |
| 15 | Springfield College | Springfield, MA |
| 16 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| 17 | Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT |
| 18 | Emerson College | Boston, MA |
| 19 | University of New Hampshire - Main Campus | Durham, NH |
| 20 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| 21 | Cambridge College | Boston, MA |
Explore the best health professions colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 5,528 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 457 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 1,538 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 1,488 |
| Maine | 27 | 459 |
| Vermont | 25 | 191 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,817 |
| Public Health | 2,111 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,422 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,191 |
| Allied Health Professions | 986 |
| Communication Sciences | 791 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 744 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 431 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 268 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 220 |
