Mgh Institute of Health Professions' cost structure reflects its specialized mission in health professions education. The institution's pricing and aid approach shapes affordability differently across income levels than broader research universities, given the graduate-heavy enrollment and professional-degree focus.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
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Mgh Institute of Health Professions' cost structure reflects its specialized mission in health professions education. The institution's pricing and aid approach shapes affordability differently across income levels than broader research universities, given the graduate-heavy enrollment and professional-degree focus. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,961, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,310; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $93,163, median federal debt of $24,961 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $90,412 would shift the real monthly burden substantially — a pattern worth exploring at the program level and through personalized scenarios rather than at the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mgh Institute of Health Professions earn median 4-year earnings of $93,163, placing the institution in the 93.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mgh Institute of Health Professions #261 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's earnings trajectory reflects the strength of its health professions focus, where graduates move into stable, in-demand clinical and administrative roles that support consistent long-term financial outcomes. Health professions dominate the institution's degree output and earnings profile. Nursing is the largest program with 186 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,412, anchoring the institution's return story with outcomes that reflect the field's strong labor-market demand in the Boston region and nationally. The concentration in health-related fields — including clinical specialties, health administration, and allied health professions — creates a cohesive program portfolio where most graduates enter credential-protected, employer-sponsored career pathways. This focused program mix supports predictable earnings progression and strong employer recruitment, particularly within Boston's major medical and research institutions.
