MCPHS University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
MCPHS University is a private nonprofit institution in Boston, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 3,451 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $125,557 ten years after enrollment, which is 208% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 62.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.02x. The average net price after financial aid is $39,545 per year. The most popular programs include Pharmacy, Registered Nursing, Health Services Administration, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Public Health.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$125,557
Graduation Rate
62.7%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$39,545
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.79x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.02x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,451
Admission Rate
85.2%
Average SAT
1269
Retention Rate
74.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$40,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,530
Pell Grant Rate
30.1%
Federal Loan Rate
66.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$35,206
Income $30K–$48K
$36,228
Income $48K–$75K
$38,376
Income $110K+
$43,470
Student Demographics
Women
77.1%
White
29.4%
Black
12.8%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
20.3%
Two or More Races
1.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
82.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine — Doctor of Acupuncture (DAOM) - Professional post-graduate doctoral programs in acupuncture and in Oriental Medicine, Master's Degree- Acupuncture in English (MDAE), Master's Degree- Oriental Medicine in English (MDOME) (Accredited)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education — Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Bachelor (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $92,960 | 298 |
| Pharmacy | $72,947 | 220 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $90,224 | 109 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $92,104 | 76 |
| Dental Support Services | $83,253 | 62 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 27 |
| Health Services | $67,637 | 23 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 19 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 8 |
Master (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | $94,855 | 236 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $135,100 | 204 |
| Public Health | $87,975 | 112 |
| Registered Nursing | $132,366 | 103 |
| Pharmacy | $147,762 | 83 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $75,682 | 46 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | $45,248 | 41 |
| Dental Support Services | $66,562 | 19 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Pharmacology | Not reported | 4 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 30 |
| Pharmacy | Not reported | 4 |
First Professional (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | $141,852 | 409 |
| Optometry | $129,752 | 56 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $84,530 | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 11 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Not reported | 8 |
Graduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 21 |
| Pharmacy | Not reported | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 18 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Bachelor | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Doctoral | 2 |
| Pharmacology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Dental Support Services | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Registered Nursing | First Professional | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Massachusetts
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Massachusetts
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Massachusetts
- Best ROI Colleges in Massachusetts
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Massachusetts
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