Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

18 schools compared · Average earnings $72,960/yr

18 Massachusetts schools offer Nursing. Earnings in Massachusetts are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.

Schools in MA
18
Avg Grad Earnings
$72,960/yr
+5% vs. national avg
Avg Score
80/100
Top MA Cities
1
with programs

Nursing Training in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

Massachusetts has 18 schools offering Nursing programs, concentrated in 1 citiy including {'city': 'Worcester', 'city_slug': 'worcester', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 74992.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Nursing graduates in Massachusetts earn approximately $72,960/year on average, which is +5% above the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Massachusetts-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Massachusetts-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How Massachusetts compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing programs in Massachusetts is 80/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Nursing Programs in Massachusetts

All 18 Massachusetts schools offering Nursing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA
82 $75,914/yr 65.0x
2 Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
83 $75,769/yr 72.6x
3 Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA
82 $75,351/yr 61.3x
4 Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
83 $74,992/yr 70.5x
5 Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
82 $74,618/yr 65.0x
6 Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
84 $74,427/yr 74.5x
7 Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
83 $73,404/yr 72.3x
8 Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
85 $72,980/yr 82.0x
9 North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA
83 $72,803/yr 72.6x
10 Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
84 $72,734/yr 77.7x
11 Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA
85 $71,794/yr 86.7x
12 Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
82 $70,855/yr 69.9x
13 Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
83 $69,083/yr 74.7x
14 Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
81 $65,350/yr 66.3x
15 Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Brockton, MA
73 $69,052/yr
16 Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Medford, MA
69 $75,598/yr 14.7x
17 Regis College
Weston, MA
67 $79,113/yr 8.8x
18 Laboure College of Healthcare
Milton, MA
67 $69,451/yr 11.1x

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →