2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Massachusetts
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Massachusetts? This list ranks 144 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 120 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Harvard University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Massachusetts. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Harvard University Healthcare students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read more about Harvard University
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Out of the 120 schools in Massachusetts in this year's ranking, Tufts University landed the #2 spot. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Tufts University Healthcare students take on a median of $17,074 in debt. Read more about Tufts University
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Bunker Hill Community College came in at #4 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Massachusetts. Set in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,168, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
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You'll be in good company at Boston University, which ranked #5 this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,232. Read the full report on Boston University
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Boston College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. See the full Boston College profile
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Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,160, compared with $11,080 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,497. Read more about Mount Wachusett Community College
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North Shore Community College landed the #8 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,352, compared with $10,920 for out-of-state students. North Shore Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $14,145 in debt. More on North Shore Community College
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Fisher College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $35,689. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,590. See the full Fisher College profile
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Springfield Technical Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Typical Healthcare student debt is $9,707. More on Springfield Technical Community College
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Greenfield Community College placed #11 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Greenfield Community College is a public school based in Greenfield, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,810, compared with $11,930 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,269. More on Greenfield Community College
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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,688. Northeastern University Global Network Healthcare students take on a median of $27,055 in debt. More on Northeastern University Global Network
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Cape Cod Community College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in West Barnstable, MA, Cape Cod Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,000, compared with $10,944 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,669. Read more about Cape Cod Community College
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Northern Essex Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Haverhill, MA, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,002 in student loans. See the full Northern Essex Community College profile
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Simmons College landed the #15 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,874. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Simmons College
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Massachusetts Bay Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public school based in Wellesley Hills, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,856, while out-of-state students pay about $10,800. Graduates carry a median of $11,008 in student loans. Read the full report on Massachusetts Bay Community College
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Middlesex Community College Bedford landed the #17 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,098, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,602 in student loans. See the full Middlesex Community College Bedford profile
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Massasoit Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Graduates carry a median of $10,894 in student loans. See the full Massasoit Community College profile
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Bristol Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,832, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Bristol Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $9,482 in debt. Read the full report on Bristol Community College
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Berkshire Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Berkshire Community College is a public school based in Pittsfield, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,712, with out-of-state students paying around $11,328. Berkshire Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $16,167 in debt. Read the full report on Berkshire Community College
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school based in Amherst, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. University Of Massachusetts Amherst Healthcare students take on a median of $25,234 in debt. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
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Northeastern University landed the #22 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,162. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,611. Get the full Northeastern University report
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Cambridge College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Cambridge College posts a six-year graduation rate of 12%. Students from in state pay about $18,378 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $29,776 in student loans. Read the full report on Cambridge College
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Endicott College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Graduates carry a median of $25,973 in student loans. Read the full report on Endicott College
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Bay Path College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,302. Typical Healthcare student debt is $29,811. Read more about Bay Path College
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Quinsigamond Community College placed #26 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Set in Worcester, MA, Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,262, compared with $11,206 for out-of-state students. Quinsigamond Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $18,456 in debt. Read the full report on Quinsigamond Community College
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Springfield College landed the #27 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Springfield, MA, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Springfield College graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,974. Springfield College Healthcare students take on a median of $27,151 in debt. More on Springfield College
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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms did well this year, earning the #28 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicopee, MA. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $43,325. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms Healthcare students take on a median of $27,854 in debt. More on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile
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Anna Maria College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Paxton, MA, Anna Maria College is a private not-for-profit institution. Anna Maria College graduates 46% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,571. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,734. See the full Anna Maria College profile
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American International College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. American International College graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,230. Graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. Read more about American International College
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Assumption College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Located in Worcester, MA, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Assumption College graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $51,356. Students borrow a median of $26,995 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Assumption College
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Worcester State University landed the #33 spot in Massachusetts this year. This public school is set in Worcester, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Students borrow a median of $24,451 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Worcester State University report
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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #34 spot in Massachusetts this year. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston
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Quincy College landed the #35 spot in Massachusetts this year. Set in Quincy, MA, Quincy College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,938 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,600 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Quincy College report
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Salem State University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Salem, MA, Salem State University is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Salem State University
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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Based in North Dartmouth, MA, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,612, while out-of-state students pay about $32,567. Graduates carry a median of $27,106 in student loans. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth report
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Merrimack College placed #38 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Located in North Andover, MA, Merrimack College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,962. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Merrimack College
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Bridgewater State University placed #39 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. This public school is set in Bridgewater, MA. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,632 in student loans. Get the full Bridgewater State University report
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Holyoke Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Holyoke, MA, Holyoke Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,988, compared with $10,932 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $9,763. See the full Holyoke Community College profile
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Olin College
Olin College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Olin College profile
Request InformationRob Roy Academy Taunton landed the #41 spot in Massachusetts this year. Get the full Rob Roy Academy Taunton report
Request InformationMildred Elley Pittsfield Campus placed #42 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Get the full Mildred Elley Pittsfield Campus report
Request InformationGreater Lowell Technical School came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Greater Lowell Technical School
Request InformationBerklee College Of Music ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read more about Berklee College Of Music
Request InformationDigrigoli School Of Cosmetology ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Digrigoli School Of Cosmetology
Request InformationHellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology placed #46 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Get the full Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology report
Request InformationMassachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Request InformationWorcester Polytechnic Institute did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Request InformationMassachusetts College Of Art And Design placed #49 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Read more about Massachusetts College Of Art And Design
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Hebrew College
Hebrew College placed #50 among Healthcare schools in Massachusetts. Get the full Hebrew College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 144 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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