Best Online Nursing Programs in Boston, MA (2026)

Boston, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Boston has a population of about 663,972. Median household income is $94,755 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $295,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Boston

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Boston. Distances are calculated from Boston city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Boston

Boston is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Boston at a Glance

Other Boston-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Cambridge, MA – 4.3 mi away (110,651 pop)
• Somerville, MA – 5.0 mi away (81,322 pop)
• Quincy, MA – 5.7 mi away (93,688 pop)
• Chelsea, MA – 5.9 mi away (39,699 pop)
• Watertown, MA – 5.9 mi away (35,025 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Boston, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Boston. The closest is Roxbury Community College in Roxbury Crossing, MA (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Massachusetts Bay Community College (9.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Boston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Boston are: Nurse Anesthetist ($295,550), Nurse Midwife ($174,870), Nurse Practitioner ($147,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cambridge instead of Boston?

Cambridge, MA is 4.3 miles from Boston and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Boston an affordable place to study nursing?

Boston’s median household income of $94,755 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.