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MCPHS University is a private located in Boston, Massachusetts. MCPHS University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at MCPHS University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $118,171 10 years after enrolling, 2nd in Massachusetts, and in the top 5% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, MCPHS University bachelor students earn 5% more than the national average. MCPHS University is ranked 10th in Massachusetts.
MCPHS University’s median net annual cost of $37,807 and average years to graduate of 4.8 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at MCPHS University sorted by number of graduates - Registered Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Prep, Diagnostic, Intervention & Treatment , Dental Support Services, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology - are shown below.
Annual net cost
$37,807
Average years to graduate
4.8
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at MCPHS University - Diagnostic, Intervention & Treatment , Health Administrative Services, Public Health, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Registered Nursing, Alternative Medicine - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.8 years. 79% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at MCPHS University is 7% higher than the state average, and 9% above the average for all special focus four-year: other health professions schools in the country.
At MCPHS University, Pell Grant recipients represent 25% of the measured graduating class, 10% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at MCPHS University graduates within 5.2 years.
MCPHS University is in the bottom 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
MCPHS University’s economic mobility score of 22.82 is calculated by adjusting the 1.09 economic score of lower-income students by the 25% pell grant recipients within the student body. MCPHS University’s EMS of 22.82 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at MCPHS University pays $37,807 a year, $19,235 less than the $57,042 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $37,807
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At MCPHS University, 99% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $37,807 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 68% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $14,284. This is 14% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$6,177
Pell grants
$5,294
State grants
$1,776
Institutional grants
$13,241
MCPHS University offers 2 online bachelor programs, both of which are in hybrid format At the master’s level MCPHS University offers 9 programs, 6 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
11
Hybrid programs
5
Percentage of programs online
26%
MCPHS University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 98% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 4,846 applicants, of which 4,735 were admitted and 737 enrolled. MCPHS University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
94%
83%
Female
77%
59%
First time
56%
59%
In-state
60%
68%
1st generation
30%
35%
White
35%
52%
Black
11%
14%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Asian
19%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
26%
12%