Fact Sheet
General Information
- Not-for-profit health professions graduate school founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
- Incorporated in 1985 as a subsidiary of MGH; 18-member independent Board of Trustees
- The only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham
- Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and profession-specific accrediting agencies. Approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
- Chronicle of Higher Education Great College to Work For: 2010–2019
- Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity winner: 2017-2020
Facilities
- Located in historic Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston
- 181,000 square feet of space in 7 buildings
- State-of-the-art interactive classrooms/labs programs
- Programs in genetic counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, health professions education, and PhD programs in rehabilitation sciences and health professions education
- Entry-level graduate programs top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report
- More than 450 clinical affiliations at Mass General Brigham sites and other leading hospitals, community health centers, clinical sites, and educational institutions
- Wide variety of online and in-person professional development and prerequisite course offerings
Students
- Total student enrollment: 1,636
- Students from 43 states and 10 countries
- Number of students awarded Schweitzer Fellowships: 41
- Graduation rate: 96%
- Licensure pass rates at or above national averages
- Percent of direct-entry programs leading to top careers according to U.S. News & World Report: 100%
- Entry-level graduates employed in their respective fields within six months of graduation: 97%–100%
- Alumni: 8,973
Student Demographics
- Women: 83%, Men: 17%
- American/Alaska Native: <1%, Asian: 13%, Black or African American: 7%, Hispanic: 8%, White: 60%, 2 or more races: 3%, Unknown: 8%
- International students: 1%
Financial Aid
- Students receiving financial aid: 85%
- Total student loan volume: $45.4 million
- Total scholarships/grants awarded: $6.6 million
- Average student debt: $115,637
- Graduate starting salaries: $64,600 to $95,600 depending on program
Faculty & Staff
- Average student/faculty ratio: 13:1
- FTE faculty: 121
- FTE staff: 114
- FTE senior administrators: 16
- Faculty with doctoral or other terminal degree: 75%
- Faculty with highest honors in field: 22
Research
- Dedicated research centers and labs for grant-funded scholars: 8
- Active grants: 40
- Total value of active grants: $20.8 million
- Research articles published by faculty in
- 2020: over 100
Finances
- Operating budget: $59.7 million
- Endowment: $50.8 million
- Cost of programs: $56,100 to
- $159,895, depending on length and degree level
Serving the Community
- Five centers serving Charlestown and Greater Boston: Speech, Language and Literacy Center; Aphasia Center; Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion; Tabor/Connor Occupational Therapy Center for Learning, Participation, and Rehabilitation; and Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness
- These centers, housed in the Dr. Charles A. and Ann Sanders IMPACT Practice Center, typically provide 7,200 hours ($1 million) in free services annually to the local community
- Annual Community Day serves numerous local nonprofits
Data as of December 31, 2020