Compare 20 Nursing Science. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $81,193.
With top graduates earning $90,856, Nursing Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $9K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Emmanuel College's Nursing Science program leads with graduates earning $90,856, well above the state average of $81,193. Close behind, Regis College produces graduates earning $88,335, while Westfield State University demonstrates that public programs compete effectively at $84,941—a reminder that strong outcomes aren't limited to private institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Boston College graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Worcester State University leads with a 9.0% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $90,856 | 10 | $27,000 | Excellent | $41,546 | Manageable |
| #2 | Regis CollegePrivate | $88,335 | 232 | $25,500 | Excellent | $32,238 | Manageable |
| #3 | $84,941 | 52 | $22,457 | Excellent | $18,544 | Good | |
| #4 | $84,149 | 114 | $25,000 | Excellent | $28,117 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Boston CollegePrivate | $83,651 | 109 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #6 | $83,134 | 274 | $21,974 | Excellent | $17,163 | Good | |
| #7 | $83,113 | 60 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Good | |
| #8 | Anna Maria CollegePrivate | $82,947 | 42 | $25,000 | Excellent | $26,017 | Manageable |
| #9 | $81,555 | 185 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Curry CollegePrivate | $80,599 | 204 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,615 | Challenging |
| #11 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $80,440 | 98 | $27,000 | Excellent | $38,259 | Manageable |
| #12 | $80,022 | 68 | $27,000 | Excellent | $21,595 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $79,660 | 162 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,128 | Good |
| #14 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $79,398 | 176 | $24,840 | Excellent | $23,772 | Manageable |
| #15 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $79,142 | 277 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #16 | $78,981 | 102 | $24,239 | Excellent | $16,500 | Good | |
| #17 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $78,544 | 364 | $25,000 | Excellent | $46,544 | Challenging |
| #18 | $77,250 | 103 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Good | |
| #19 | $76,460 | 26 | $25,000 | Excellent | $20,284 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $70,683 | 183 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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