Nursing at MCPHS University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at MCPHS University. Get started with the following essential facts.
MCPHS University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 329 nursing degrees were awarded at MCPHS University.
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Online Class Availability at MCPHS University
Distance learning is available at MCPHS University. Of 5,945 students, 672 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,018 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at MCPHS University
Rankings can help you compare MCPHS University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #33 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #82 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1790 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #15 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #33 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #82 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1790 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from MCPHS University
Students who complete MCPHS University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,039 |
| 2 years | $75,500 |
| 3 years | $80,233 |
| 4 years | $88,961 |
| 5 years | $93,841 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from MCPHS University take home a median $88,961, compared with $95,392 for all MCPHS University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from MCPHS University comes in at $34,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at MCPHS University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at MCPHS University are 84% women (275) and 16% men (54).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at MCPHS University
Of the 245 bachelor’s nursing graduates at MCPHS University, 84% were women (205) and 16% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at MCPHS University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at MCPHS University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at MCPHS University
Among the 82 master’s nursing graduates at MCPHS University, 84% were women (69) and 16% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at MCPHS University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at MCPHS University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at MCPHS University
The Nursing program at MCPHS University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 275 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 54 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at MCPHS University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.