2023 Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region
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In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 99 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Colleges.
Top 15% Best Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing the best school in the New England Region for nursing students. BHSN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brockton.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from BHSN carry an average student debtload of $26,254.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means American Sentinel University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the midsize suburb of Aurora, American Sentinel University is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at American Sentinel University take out is $24,075.
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The excellent programs at Yale University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of New Haven.
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Out of the 99 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Worcester, UMass Medical School is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Fairfield University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Fairfield U carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $488, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #6, MGH Institute of Health Professions did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from MGH Institute of Health Professions carry an average student debtload of $31,813.
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Bay State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Bay State College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Bay State College accumulate an average of around $30,694 in student debt.
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St Joseph School of Nursing came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the small city of Nashua, St Joseph School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from St Joseph School of Nursing take out $24,475 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Boston College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Boston College accumulate an average of around $13,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $626, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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New England Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at New England Tech take out is $30,854.
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With a ranking of #11, Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Lawrence Memorial is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
Nursing majors at Lawrence Memorial take out an average of $30,650 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #12, Laboure College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the large suburb of Milton, Laboure College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Laboure College take out $33,121 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.
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Quinnipiac University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Quinnipiac accumulate an average of around $26,900 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $774.
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Maine College of Health Professions landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. MCHP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lewiston.
Nursing majors at MCHP take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Here are some additional great schools for Nursing students in the New England Region that almost earned our Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Gateway Community College | New Haven, CT |
| 16 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| 17 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA |
| 18 | Goodwin College | East Hartford, CT |
| 19 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| Connecticut | 3,058 |
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Maine | 1,262 |
| Vermont | 390 |
| Rhode Island | 1,091 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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