Best Online Nursing Programs in Methuen, MA (2026)

Methuen, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $37,791 to $50,999 per year for indexed programs. Methuen has a population of about 49,917. In Massachusetts, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $295,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Methuen

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Methuen

Methuen 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.

Methuen at a Glance

Other Methuen-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Lawrence, MA – 2.7 mi away (80,209 pop)
• Haverhill, MA – 6.2 mi away (62,873 pop)
• Lowell, MA – 9.4 mi away (110,558 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 15.4 mi away (230,061 pop)
• Woburn, MA – 17.2 mi away (39,452 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Methuen, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Methuen. The closest is Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Shore Community College (14.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Methuen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Methuen 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 Lawrence instead of Methuen?

Lawrence, MA is 2.7 miles from Methuen 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.

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.