Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at MGH Institute of Health Professions. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 245 nursing degrees were granted at MGH Institute of Health Professions.
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Online Class Availability at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Online coursework is an option at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Among 1,672 students, 461 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,211 (72%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Use these rankings to compare MGH Institute of Health Professions’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #26 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #26 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Students who complete MGH Institute of Health Professions’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,793 |
| 2 years | $82,692 |
| 3 years | $89,635 |
| 4 years | $96,733 |
| 5 years | $103,762 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from MGH Institute of Health Professions report median earnings of $96,733, compared with $87,205 for all MGH Institute of Health Professions graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from MGH Institute of Health Professions is $32,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at MGH Institute of Health Professions, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at MGH Institute of Health Professions are 88% women (216) and 12% men (29).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Among the 122 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at MGH Institute of Health Professions, 88% were women (107) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Of the 105 master’s nursing graduates at MGH Institute of Health Professions, 91% were women (96) and 9% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions
Of the 10 doctoral nursing graduates at MGH Institute of Health Professions, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at MGH Institute of Health Professions, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at MGH Institute of Health Professions
This Nursing program at MGH Institute of Health Professions includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 122 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 19 |
| School Nursing | 24 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 22 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 33 |
| Women’s Health Nursing | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at MGH Institute of Health Professions go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.