Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
11
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,265,826
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$58,838
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | +$2,246,500 | $154,325 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$2,083,794 | $154,325 | $81,353 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | MGH Institute of Health Professions | +$1,311,160 | $107,558 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Boston College
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$1,239,494 | $112,343 | $83,683 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
MCPHS University
Grad rate: 62.4% |
+$1,168,550 | $106,325 | $58,975 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$1,151,644 | $102,552 | $29,698 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Simmons University
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$1,095,596 | $103,131 | $63,512 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Curry College
Grad rate: 50.3% |
+$1,081,288 | $102,220 | $61,556 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Regis College
Grad rate: 68.3% |
+$1,079,190 | $102,391 | $64,315 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | +$1,078,200 | $95,910 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Salem State University
Grad rate: 55.2% |
+$388,670 | $64,195 | $27,615 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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