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Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts

21,410 students earned Health Professions degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Massachusetts

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,491
Master’s Degree 5,981
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,134
Associate Degree 2,711
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,204
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,201
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,201
Post-Master’s Certificate 688
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 688

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 52.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Massachusetts

681,780 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Massachusetts

Health Professions grads earn an average of $74,820 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston
2,442 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#2

Boston University

Boston
1,397 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,170.

#3

Regis College

Weston
1,002 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. In their early career, Regis College grads earn an average salary of $48,633. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#4

Simmons University

Boston
851 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,984 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,046. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
806 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,293 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,683. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Graduates earn an average $57,530 after graduation.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
791 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,259.

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst
748 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

#8

Northeastern University

Boston
732 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
28,167 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $34,255.

#9

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network

Boston
607 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,049 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

#10

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston
570 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,055 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in MA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Home Health Aides 38% $30,140
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Nurse Practitioners 28% $119,420
Physician Assistants 27% $110,110
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $79,710
Personal Care Aides 27% $28,870
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Respiratory Therapists 24% $72,740
Athletic Trainers 23% $55,710
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Physical Therapist Assistants 22% $65,450
Genetic Counselors 21% $83,260
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $40,150
Massage Therapists 19% $49,220
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $61,240
Physical Therapist Aides 18% $32,260
Physical Therapists 18% $92,060
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $84,630
Veterinarians 18% $101,910
Medical Assistants 17% $39,240
Clergy 17% $59,620
Phlebotomists 16% $38,880
Occupational Therapists 16% $87,940
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Mental Health Counselors 15% $0
Occupational Therapy Aides 15% $34,210
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $85,870
Dentists 13% $202,490
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Medical Secretaries 13% $42,070
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860
Audiologists 13% $79,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 12% $53,080
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $64,160
Orthotists and Prosthetists 11% $71,940
Therapists 11% $60,470
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $74,160
Nursing Assistants 10% $32,310
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Physicists 10% $145,570
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $74,170
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $47,430
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $62,590
Radiation Therapists 10% $92,410
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $60,240
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $44,220
Psychiatric Aides 9% $31,400
Administrative Services Managers 9% $101,250
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $85,860
Hearing Aid Specialists 9% $51,790
Dietetic Technicians 9% $32,440
Healthcare Support Workers 9% $39,950
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $35,490
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $82,440
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $76,870
Surgical Technologists 9% $54,440
Exercise Physiologists 9% $54,480
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $57,450
Marketing Managers 8% $132,210
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 8% $38,050
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $43,370
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $182,550
Dental Laboratory Technicians 8% $42,720
Recreational Therapists 8% $50,880
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 8% $29,060
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $83,490
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $40,380
Sales Managers 7% $130,900
Managers 7% $120,100
Nurse Midwives 7% $118,640
Dental Assistants 6% $45,760
Dispensing Opticians 6% $57,400
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 6% $47,640
Dentists 6% $148,520
Optometrists 6% $124,890
Dental Hygienists 6% $83,880
Orthodontists 5% $208,000
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 5% $200,740
Engineers 4% $106,680
Fine Artists 3% $47,120
Pharmacists 2% $120,250
Medical Appliance Technicians 2% $46,130
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $61,510
Chiropractors 0% $84,630
Podiatrists 0% $142,610
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians -2% $34,930
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $75,250
Medical Transcriptionists -12% $35,610

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