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 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $47,882 a year. This is less than $49,444, which is the national median of all pharmacy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the pharmacy program at MCPHS University is $979 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MCPHS University paid an average of $1,380 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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Of the 217 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in pharmacy from MCPHS University in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
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 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 15 |
MCPHS University does not offer an online option for its pharmacy 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 pharmacy program at MCPHS University make a median salary of $88,535. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,385.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students graduated with a master's degree in pharmacy from MCPHS University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 473 |
| Allied Health Professions | 325 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 194 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 123 |
| Dental Support Services | 93 |
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