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
Verified program profiles (23)
See all 23 programs →Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Education - Advanced Placement LPN | Quinsigamond Community College | ADN, LPN / LVN-to-RN | On-campus | $227 per credit |
| Nurse Education - Advanced Placement Paramedic | Quinsigamond Community College | ADN | On-campus | $227 per credit |
| Nurse Education (Associate in Science) | Quinsigamond Community College | ADN | On-campus | $227 per credit |
| Practical Nursing Certificate | Quinsigamond Community College | LPN/LVN | On-campus | $227 per credit |
| Practical Nursing Certificate - Evening | Quinsigamond Community College | LPN/LVN | On-campus | $227 per credit |
| Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner | Simmons University | DNP, Direct-Entry MSN, BSN-to-DNP, FNP | On-campus, Hybrid | Not published |
Schools (57)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | Springfield, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Bay Path University | Longmeadow, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District | Upton, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Blue Hills Regional Technical School | Canton, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CNL | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| Diman Regional Technical Institute | Fall River, MA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg, MA | Public | BSN, MSN | 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.