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Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

Massachusetts has 167 nursing programs across 42 cities. 77 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 89%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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167
Total programs
6
Program types
89%
Avg NCLEX rate
77
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Top BSN Programs in Massachusetts by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Merrimack College — BSN Program
BSN•North Andover, MA•-

Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Massachusetts by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•North Dartmouth, MA•$15,208 in / $31,750 out
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Emmanuel College — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Boston, MA•$46,686
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Anna Maria College — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Paxton, MA•$43,064
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Nursing Programs in Massachusetts by Type

ADN
22 programs
Avg NCLEX: 85%
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BSN
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 90%
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ABSN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 89%
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RN to BSN
15 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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MSN
20 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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DNP
39 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Charles H McCann Technical School
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,349
North Shore Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,352 in / $10,920 out
North Shore Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,352 in / $10,920 out
Massasoit Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,376 in / $10,320 out
Bristol Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,412 in / $10,356 out
Bunker Hill Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,520 in / $10,464 out
Springfield Technical Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,520 in / $10,728 out
Bunker Hill Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$5,520 in / $10,464 out
Bunker Hill Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,520 in / $10,464 out
Bunker Hill Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$5,520 in / $10,464 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Massachusetts?

There are 167 nursing programs in Massachusetts, spanning 22 ADN, 28 BSN, 10 ABSN, 15 RN to BSN, 20 MSN, 39 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Massachusetts?

Based on 77 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Massachusetts is 89%. The highest rate is 100% at Emmanuel College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Massachusetts?

The most affordable option is Charles H McCann Technical School (CERT) at $4,349.

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