by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MCPHS University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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MCPHS University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #164 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 426 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 364 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in nursing from MCPHS University. This makes it the #236 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCPHS University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,329 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from MCPHS University make a median salary of $101,061 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $34,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at MCPHS University is $830 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 426 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from MCPHS University. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 66 |
The nursing program at MCPHS University awarded 40 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MCPHS University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 911 |
| Allied Health Professions | 364 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 147 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 138 |
| Public Health | 98 |
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