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Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts

20,971 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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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 6,623
Master’s Degree 5,528
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,063
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,063
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,063
Associate Degree 2,584
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,389
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,389
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,142
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,142
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,142
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 642
Post-Master’s Certificate 642
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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: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Massachusetts

There are 681,780 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $74,820, compared to a typical salary of $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
7,501 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University.

#2

Boston University

Boston
1,397 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year.

#3

Regis College

Weston
1,002 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,430 a year.

#4

Simmons University

Boston
851 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
806 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
791 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst
748 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#8

Northeastern University

Boston
732 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network

Boston
607 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 11%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston
570 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Massage Therapists 19% $49,220
Physical Therapist Aides 18% $32,260
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $61,240
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
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Nursing Assistants 10% $32,310
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 Aides 9% $31,400
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $44,220
Administrative Services Managers 9% $101,250
Dietetic Technicians 9% $32,440
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $85,860
Hearing Aid Specialists 9% $51,790
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $54,770
Healthcare Support Workers 9% $39,950
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $35,490
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $82,440
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $76,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
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
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 8% $38,050
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $43,370
Marketing Managers 8% $132,210
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
Dentists 6% $148,520
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 6% $47,640
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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