by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,120 bachelor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Tufts University
MGH Institute of Health Professions is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in health professions. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from MGH Institute of Health Professions
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the small city of Amherst.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions needs to take a look at Northeastern University. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Northeastern University
MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Boston University
Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Boston College
Located in the city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Simmons University
Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Located in the large city of Boston, Emmanuel Boston is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Emmanuel College Massachusetts
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 32 | 3,266 |
| Vermont | 32 | 495 |
| Maine | 32 | 1,251 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 1,291 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 3,282 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 3,293 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 560 |
| Public Health | 547 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 349 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 333 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 270 |
| Communication Sciences | 205 |
| Allied Health Professions | 170 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 127 |
| Dental Support Services | 80 |
