RN Programs in Massachusetts

Become a registered nurse (RN) in Massachusetts! This guide covers requirements, accredited programs, salary & job outlook, and the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.
RN Programs in Massachusetts

Did you know that registered nurses (RNs) have been voted one of the most noble and ethical professions nearly every year since 1999 in Gallup polls? In addition, there is a growing demand for RNs in Massachusetts, and those who choose to work here earn average salaries of $104,150 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Massachusetts

To become an RN in Massachusetts (and other states), you must attend an accredited professional nursing program. To secure an entry-level RN position, you can choose a training program that awards an associate degree in nursing (ADN). You must complete your ADN program with a satisfactory GPA before taking the NCLEX-RN exam.

The NCLEX-RN is a licensing exam that includes both a written test and a skills assessment. Passing the NCLEX-RN allows you to apply for an RN license in Massachusetts.

Accredited RN Programs in Massachusetts

To help you find a suitable school for your RN training in Massachusetts, we have listed some of the best facilities in the state below:

  1. Anna Maria College

    50 Sunset Ln, Paxton, MA 01612
    (508) 849-3300
  2. Bay State College

    31 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 217-9186
  3. Berkshire Community College

    1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413) 499-4660
  4. Boston College

    140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
    (617) 552-4925
  5. Bristol Community College

    777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720
    (508) 678-2811
  6. Bunker Hill Community College

    250 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129
    (617) 228-2000
  7. Cape Cod Community College

    2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA 02668
    (508) 362-2131
  8. Curry College

    1071 Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA 02186
    (617) 333-0500
  9. Elms College

    291 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013
    (413) 594-2761
  10. Endicott College

    376 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
    (978) 927-0585
  11. Fitchburg State University

    160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
    (978) 665-3000
  12. Greenfield Community College

    1 College Dr, Greenfield, MA 01301
    (413) 775-1801
  13. Holyoke Community College

    303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040
    (413) 538-7000
  14. Laboure College

    1 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186
    (617) 296-8300
  15. Lawrence Memorial/Regis College

    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
    (781) 306-6600
  16. Massachusetts Bay Community College

    19 Flagg Dr, Framingham, MA 01702
    (508) 270-4000
  17. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Boston

    179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    (617) 732-2800
  18. Massasoit Community College

    1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA 02302
    (781) 821-2222
  19. MGH Institute of Health Professions

    36 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129
    (617) 726-2947
  20. Middlesex Community College

    591 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
    (781) 280-3200
  21. North Shore Community College

    1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
    (978) 762-4000
  22. Northeastern University

    360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    (617) 373-2000
  23. Northern Essex Community College

    100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA 01830
    (978) 556-3000
  24. Quincy College - Plymouth

    36 Cordage Park Cir, Plymouth, MA 02360
    (508) 747-0400
  25. Quincy College - Quincy

    1250 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
    (617) 984-1700
  26. Quinsigamond Community College

    670 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01606
    (508) 853-2300
  27. Regis College

    235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA 02493
    (781) 768-7000
  28. Salem State University

    352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
    (978) 542-6000
  29. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

    53 Adams St, Brockton, MA 02302
    (508) 941-7000
  30. Simmons University

    300 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
    (617) 521-2000
  31. Springfield Technical Community College

    1 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01105
    (413) 781-7822
  32. University of Massachusetts - Amherst

    651 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003
    (413) 545-2703
  33. University of Massachusetts - Boston

    100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
    (617) 287-5000
  34. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

    285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
    (508) 999-8000
  35. University of Massachusetts - Lowell

    113 Wilder St #200, Lowell, MA 01854
    (978) 934-4525
  36. University of Massachusetts Medical School

    55 N Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01655
    (508) 856-8989
  37. Westfield State University

    577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086
    (413) 572-5300
  38. Wheaton College

    26 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766
    (508) 286-8200
  39. Worcester State University

    486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602
    (508) 929-8000

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Massachusetts

Massachusetts RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 12.2% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Massachusetts earn an average annual salary of $104,150 per year, equivalent to $50.07 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Massachusetts, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua70,220$51.44$106,980
Worcester7,920$47.38$98,550
Barnstable Town2,330$46.24$96,180
Leominster-Gardner1,250$46.21$96,110
Pittsfield1,180$45.55$94,750
New Bedford1,630$43.67$90,840
Springfield7,490$42.04$87,450

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Massachusetts for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

239 Causeway St 500 5th, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 973-0900
(617) 973-0984

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