Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute's nursing program commands a premium price but delivers solid returns, with graduates earning $81,868 in their first year—well above the national median of $74,888 and ranking in the 77th percentile nationally. However, within Massachusetts' competitive nursing landscape, the program sits at the 60th percentile, trailing schools like Framingham State ($95,426) and UMass Amherst ($81,452) that offer comparable or better outcomes.

The debt picture tells a more concerning story. While $32,000 isn't catastrophic for nursing, it's notably higher than both national ($27,000) and state ($28,208) medians for this field. More troubling is the slight earnings decline from year one to year four, suggesting graduates may hit their earning potential early. The 0% Pell Grant rate indicates this program primarily serves affluent families who can absorb higher costs without financial aid.

For parents, this represents a middle-tier option in Massachusetts nursing education. Your child will likely secure good employment with respectable starting pay, but you'll pay a premium for outcomes that several state schools deliver at lower cost. If your family values the specialized health professions focus and smaller program size, the investment makes sense—just know you're not getting the best value proposition in the state.