About MCPHS University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a four-year private school located in Boston, Massachusetts. The College was founded by pharmacists in 1823, which makes it the oldest institution of higher education in the entire city of Boston and the second-oldest college of pharmacy in the United States. The online campus provides online courses that students can take from home and have a course experience that is similar to on-campus instruction. Online courses utilized discussion boards, voice/video enabled sessions, and email access.
MCPHS is one of the few private, freestanding colleges in the United States specializing in the education of health professionals. The school offers certificates of completion, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctor’s degrees.
Accreditation & Licensing
MCPHS University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 3,673 ; Graduate: 3,091Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 35%Graduation Rate:
62%Transfer Rate:
24%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$125,557Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$25,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
97%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$14,942Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
MCPHS University is located in Massachusetts
Massachusetts at a Glance:
Top Majors in Massachusetts:
Top Incentives in Massachusetts:
- MASSGrant: Up to $3,100 annually
- John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: Full tuition at state institutions
- Gilbert Matching Student Grant: Up to $2,500 annually
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