Advance Your Nursing Career at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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MCPHS offers several pathways to advance your nursing career, whether you're interested in a master's degree or a terminal doctorate. Our online programs allow you to focus on your job while positioning yourself for a step up. A graduate degree in nursing can help move you to the top of an exciting and rewarding field.
Why choose an advanced nursing degree at MCPHS?
- Built for Professionals: Graduate nursing programs at MCPHS are exclusively online and part time, allowing students to continue working as they build on their education.
- Variety of Degrees: MCPHS offers several graduate nursing degrees: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Nursing Science for both Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and an RN to MSN Bridge Program.
- Record of Success: MCPHS has a robust online learning infrastructure, and the University's connections with New England medical institutions provide valuable networking opportunities.
- Value and Earning Power: We're ranked 20th in the nation out of 50 for Earning Power (24/7 Wall Street, 2023). We also rank #3 nationally for Return on Investment (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2019). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $93,600 in May 2024. Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners earned a median annual wage of $132,050 in May 2024, with the highest 10% earning more than $217,270.
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MCPHS adds up to be a strategic choice for a career in nursing.
#1
Best Healthcare Job
Nurse practitioner ranked first “Best Healthcare Jobs 2025” (U.S. News and World Report)
Top 10%
OF NURSING PROGRAMS IN THE U.S.
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$132K
Median Annual WageThe median annual wage for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is $132,050 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
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