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Become a Nurse at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

MCPHS prepares students for a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees using a clinical immersion model, so students work together with faculty, staff, and clinical partners in some of the world's finest healthcare institutions. The hands-on experiences and valuable connections give nursing students a leg up as they embark on impactful careers.

Why choose Nursing at MCPHS?

  • Top-tier Placements: MCPHS nursing students are assigned to clinical rotations in some of the world's finest healthcare institutions, including facilities in Boston's Longwood Medical Area and across New England.
  • Accelerated Programs: MCPHS offers innovative programs that bring together clinical opportunities, advanced facilities, simulations, and excellent classroom instruction to allow students to start their careers sooner.
  • Value and Earning Power: MCPHS was ranked the #1 university in the U.S. for earning power and the #3 university for return on investment.* Plus, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $71,730 in May 2018, with the highest 10% earning more than $106,530. Advanced practice registered nurses earned a median annual wage of $113,930 in May 2018, with the highest 10% earning more than $182,750.**
  • Increasing Demand: The demand for registered nurses is expected to grow at a much faster rate than many other occupations, with a potential 12% increase in jobs needed by 2028. The demand for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses, is projected to grow 26%**
  • Job Satisfaction: Registered nurses rank #15 in the U.S. News Best Health Care Jobs list, and #19 in the 100 Best Jobs. Nurse practitioners rank #5 in Best Health Care Jobs, and #7 in 100 Best Jobs.

For information on our graduate programs, please visit our graduate nursing page.

* Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics