by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how MCPHS University ranks in comparison to other schools with pharmacy programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pharmacy majors, MCPHS University came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 294 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for pharmacy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 529 students received their doctoral degrees in pharmacy in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Pharmacy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCPHS University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,097 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,800 for all pharmacy bachelor's degree recipients.
Pharmacy majors graduating with a master's degree from MCPHS University make a median salary of $91,937 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,059.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University, pharmacy students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,391 for all pharmacy majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the pharmacy program at MCPHS University is $979 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 students earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
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 pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 105 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 students earned a master's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
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 pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 468 |
| Allied Health Professions | 364 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 147 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 138 |
| Public Health | 98 |
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