by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,063 doctor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions.
It is difficult to beat Harvard University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Harvard University
It's difficult to beat Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in health professions has to look into Boston University. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Boston University
Tufts University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Tufts University
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in health professions from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Northeastern University
Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Boston College
Located in the city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Simmons University
Located in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Regis College
UMass Medical School is a small public university located in the city of Worcester.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 28 | 1,042 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 290 |
| Maine | 18 | 413 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 236 |
| Vermont | 14 | 170 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 703 |
| Medicine | 692 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 582 |
| Dentistry | 473 |
| Nursing | 285 |
| Optometry | 190 |
| Allied Health Professions | 33 |
| Public Health | 33 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 19 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 |
