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 #103 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 351 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 426 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $80,034 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCPHS University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $71,114 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MCPHS University was $1,380 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,620 | $37,620 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $948 | $948 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,988 | $23,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,936 | $3,936 |
Learn more about MCPHS University tuition and fees.
The nursing program at MCPHS University awarded 351 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 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 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 56 |
MCPHS University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MCPHS University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at MCPHS University make a median salary of $106,861. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from MCPHS University. About 16% were men and 84% were 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, 57% 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 799 |
| Allied Health Professions | 325 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 194 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 123 |
| Dental Support Services | 93 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.