Top Nursing Schools in Massachusetts
This page lists 57 schools in Massachusetts that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 20 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 19 associate degree (ADN), 27 bachelor's (BSN), 19 master's and 11 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 36 public, 20 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 39 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Boston (9), Worcester (4), Brockton (2) and Fall River (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (57)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD | ACEN |
| Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing, MA | Public | ADN | — |
| Salem State University | Salem, MA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing | Billerica, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing | Brockton, MA | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP | CCNE |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District | Charlton, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester, MA | Public | MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | — |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston, MA | Public | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, DNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth, MA | Public | BSN, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School | Bourne, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS | CCNE |
Before you apply in Massachusetts
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Massachusetts. See online coursework and clinical requirements.