HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries out there. MCPHS offers more than 100 programs across a wide range of healthcare fields. Check out what occupations a healthcare degree from MCPHS can prepare you for.
1 in 3 new jobs created through 2026
Did you KNOW?
will be in the healthcare industry1
Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow % from 2016 to 2026,
18
fastest among all occupations, adding about 4
million new jobs
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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CHEMIST / The core of science MUST HAVE: a love of problem solving a desire for mastery
BS in Chemistry, MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
$55,000–$102,000
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST / A mediator of mind and body health
DENTIST / An expert in oral health – the window to overall health
MUST HAVE: strong interpersonal skills patience and empathy
MUST HAVE: a fascination with oral health manual dexterity the ability to think and visualize in 3-D
BS in Health Psychology (master’s, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology needed to give therapy)
BS in Dental Hygiene / Predental or BS in Premedical and Health Studies, four additional years dental school
$70,000–$112,000
$105,000–$200,000+
MEDICAL DOCTOR /
A dedicated healer and maintainer of health MUST HAVE: compassion a desire to serve problem-solving skills unaffected by pressure hunger for new learning
BS in Premedical and Health Studies, four years medical school, additional years residency
$125,000–$200,000
PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST / A fusion of biological, behavioral, and social science expertise MUST HAVE: the ability to think locally, act globally a strong duty to community
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT / Dedication to treating the sick and injured
BS in Public Health, Master of Public Health
OPTOMETRIST / Inspired by the power of vision
$75,000–$129,000
MUST HAVE: great sensitivity compassion multitasking skills
MUST HAVE: dedication to preserving our most precious sense skills in management and care strong interpersonal skills
Three years Premedical and Health Studies, three years Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Three years Premedical and Health Studies at MCPHS–Boston, four years at MCPHS–Worcester for Doctor of Optometry
$88,000–$124,000
$83,000–$136,000
VETERINARIAN / Devotion to animals and their health and welfare
PODIATRIST / Dedication to helping others live productive lives on their feet
MUST HAVE: an understanding of human-animal relationships a vast command of physiology a gift for observation
MUST HAVE: a desire to keep people moving deep knowledge of the mechanics of the human body
BS in Premedical and Health Studies, four years vet school, additional years residency
BS in Premedical and Health Studies or BS in Biology, four years podiatry school
$71,000–$119,000
$83,000–$190,000
FORSYTH SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE DENTAL HYGIENIST / A passion for maintaining oral health MUST HAVE: a keen eye a sensitive touch exceptional attention to detail BS in Dental Hygiene;2 MS in Dental Hygiene and Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Professions Education available through MCPHS Online
$61,000–$89,000
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTICS Diagnostic and treatment tool experts
MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography2
BS in Magnetic Resonance Imaging2
$59,000–$84,000
$58,000–$81,000
MUST HAVE: sensitivity approachability curiosity a love of technology
MUST HAVE: great interest in physiology awareness of internal body structures a love of computers an ability to follow instruction flawlessly
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST MUST HAVE: a caring attitude acute spatial awareness the manual dexterity to work in fine detail BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology2
$65,000–$91,000
RADIOGRAPHER
RADIATION THERAPIST
MUST HAVE: a deep fascination for what’s inside compassion a disarming, friendly presence comfort with high-energy, hands-on settings
MUST HAVE: warmth, empathy, and an easygoing manner compassion and sensitivity excellent communication skills critical thinking skills a commitment to adhering to safety standards
BS in Radiography2
$47,000–$72,000
BS in Radiation Therapy2
$66,000–$101,000
NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE
ACUPUNCTURIST /
Devoted to the holistic understanding of how energy flows through the body MUST HAVE: compassion a desire to be a lifelong learner
Three years Health Sciences at MCPHS-Boston, three years at MCPHS-Worcester for Master of Acupuncture or Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
$52,000–$100,0003
SCHOOL OF NURSING NURSING /
Critically acting and intelligent contributor to health and healing
MUST HAVE: kindness a deep commitment to heal and ease suffering empathy BS in Nursing;2 MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Educator available through MCPHS Online
$57,000–$86,000
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETER / The business enthusiast MUST HAVE: drive motivation a goal-oriented personality sharp communication skills
DRUG DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHER / The engineer and tester of drugs MUST HAVE: a love and understanding of chemistry knowledge of biological systems a keen eye for accuracy a commitment to helping others
BS in Pharmaceutical Business or BS in Healthcare Management at MCPHS-Boston; MBA Healthcare Management at MCPHS-Online
$75,000–$129,000
BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology, BS in Pharmaceutical Science, or MS or PhD in Pharmacology or Pharmaceutics
$58,000–$117,000
PHARMACIST / An educator, evaluator, or researcher with an expert command of chemistry MUST HAVE: a detail-oriented personality problem-solving skills a desire to help others people skills Six-year Doctor of Pharmacy
$110,000–$143,000
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST / An investor in patients with the need to regain independence MUST HAVE: patience a thoughtful and kind personality the ability to see the bigger picture strong investment in patients with the need to regain independence Three years Health Psychology, Health Sciences, or Public Health at MCPHS–Boston; three years at MCPHS–Manchester for Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
$67,000–$99,000
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPIST / A motivator of recovery and prevention MUST HAVE: a desire to preserve health and prevent injury an approachable personality motivational skills Three years Health Psychology or Health Sciences at MCPHS–Boston; three years at MCPHS–Worcester for Doctor of Physical Therapy
$72,000–$102,000
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 This is an accelerated degree program at MCPHS. Students enrolled in accelerated programs complete a bachelor of science degree in three years instead of four.
3 National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)