Nurse Practitioner Programs in Massachusetts: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Massachusetts schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 759 students: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Massachusetts · CIP 51.3805
15 schools in Massachusetts graduated 759 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (12), master's (7), certificate (6), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is Simmons University in Boston with 391 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 15 Massachusetts schools
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Largest programs in Massachusetts
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simmons University | Boston | 391 |
| 2 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | 85 |
| 3 | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester | 56 |
| 4 | MCPHS University | Boston | 54 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | 34 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Massachusetts by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston · 4 schools | ||||
| Simmons University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 391 | Website ↗ |
| MCPHS University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 54 | Website ↗ |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | Public | certificate, doctorate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Worcester · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Public | doctorate | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Worcester State University | Public | master's | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Amherst · 1 school | ||||
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Public | doctorate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Beverly · 1 school | ||||
| Endicott College | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Chestnut Hill · 1 school | ||||
| Boston College | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 85 | Website ↗ |
| Chicopee · 1 school | ||||
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Fitchburg · 1 school | ||||
| Fitchburg State University | Public | certificate, master's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Longmeadow · 1 school | ||||
| Bay Path University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Lowell · 1 school | ||||
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Public | doctorate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| North Dartmouth · 1 school | ||||
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| American International College | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | 759 | this page |
| New York | 34 | 1,493 | Programs in New York → |
| Connecticut | 9 | 575 | Programs in Connecticut → |
| New Hampshire | 4 | 52 | Programs in New Hampshire → |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 76 | Programs in Rhode Island → |
| Vermont | 2 | 2 | Programs in Vermont → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Massachusetts
- How many NP programs are in Massachusetts?
- 15 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 759 students.
- Which Massachusetts program is the largest?
- Simmons University in Boston, with 391 graduates in 2024, followed by Boston College in Chestnut Hill (85).
- Are Massachusetts programs mostly public?
- 7 public, 8 private nonprofit of the 15 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Massachusetts?
- Typical NP pay in Massachusetts is $142,440 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.