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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts

37 Colleges
$63,294 Avg Salary
$19,975 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

In 2020-2021, allied health professions students earned 1,125 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 37 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

On average, allied health graduates from MCPHS University take out $30,750 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $830.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at BHCC accumulate an average of around $15,996 in student debt.

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#3

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

The excellent programs at Springfield College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Springfield College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Springfield Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts list. STCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from STCC carry an average student debt load of $14,492.

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#5

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

The excellent programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Massachusetts. MassBay Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at MassBay Community College take out is $16,128.

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts list. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

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#6

Regis College

Weston, MA

Regis College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts list. Regis College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Regis College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Quinsigamond Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Quinsigamond Community College carry an average student debt load of $21,000.

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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 884
New Hampshire 130
Maine 292
Vermont 40
Rhode Island 230

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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