Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at MCPHS University

MCPHS graduates start strong, earning nearly $50,000 in their first year—far outpacing both the Massachusetts median ($31,215) and the national benchmark ($35,279). That initial salary places this program in the 95th percentile statewide and nationally. However, the earnings trajectory tells a more complicated story: by year four, median earnings drop to $39,114, a 21% decline that's unusual for healthcare fields.

This pattern likely reflects the diverse nature of "health sciences" programs, where graduates may pivot between roles or take positions with varying salary structures as they clarify their career paths. The $30,750 debt load remains manageable at 0.62 times first-year earnings, and it's actually lower than both state and national medians for this field. That debt-to-earnings ratio holds up even with the earnings dip, though parents should understand their child might experience income volatility in the first few years.

The major caveat: this data comes from a small sample (under 30 graduates), so individual outcomes could vary significantly. Still, for families comparing Massachusetts health sciences programs, MCPHS's first-year outcomes substantially exceed alternatives like Stonehill or Merrimack. Just plan for the possibility that your child's salary path won't follow a straight upward line, and ensure they're comfortable with the inherent uncertainty in how "health sciences" translates to specific career outcomes.