NCLEX Pass Rates — Massachusetts Nursing Schools (2026)

NCLEX data for Massachusetts is being compiled. Browse schools below.

Key takeaways

  • Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
  • Massachusetts is not an NLC compact state; graduates need Massachusetts licensure (or endorsement) to practice there.
  • National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).

Last verified 2026-08-21. Only display-eligible cohorts (N≥10) are shown.

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for Massachusetts nursing schools?
The national average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 87.5% (NCSBN 2024). Schools in Massachusetts are regulated by the state board of nursing, which publishes pass rates annually.
How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in Massachusetts?
Use the board-reported school table on this page — 0 Massachusetts schools with first-time RN rates from cohorts of 10+ candidates. Compare those rates against the state average and the national reference (87.5%). Small cohorts under 10 candidates are excluded because 100% rates from tiny samples are statistically unreliable.
Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for Massachusetts?
The primary table lists 0 schools with display-eligible, board-reported first-time RN NCLEX rates (latest year, N≥10). A secondary directory section may list programs serving Massachusetts that also publish a program-level figure — treat board data as authoritative for licensure outcomes.
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