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Best Nursing Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts (2026)

Worcester has 12 nursing programs across 6 program types. 4 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 91%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Worcester by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Worcester

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Quinsigamond Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$5,974 in / $10,918 out
Quinsigamond Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,974 in / $10,918 out
Quinsigamond Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$5,974 in / $10,918 out
Quinsigamond Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,974 in / $10,918 out
Worcester State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$6,093
Worcester State University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$11,286 in / $17,366 out
Worcester State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$11,286 in / $17,366 out
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$27,700 in / $40,476 out

Programs in Worcester by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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Other Cities in Massachusetts

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