The program admits on average 30 students each fall from an applicant pool of approximately 60-70 depending on the year. The program evaluates clinical performance, feedback from graduate and employers surveys, and Federation of State Boards licensing exam data to determine program effectiveness.
The graduation rates are as follows:
2019: 86.7%
2020: 92.0%
Combined 2019 and 2020 average graduation rate: 89.3%
Licensure exam passing rates are as follows:
2019 first time pass rate: 87.5%
2019 ultimate pass rate: 100%
2020 first time pass rate: 90.9%
2020 ultimate pass rate: 90.9%
Average 2019 and 2020 first time pass rate: 89.2%
Average 2109 and 2020 ultimate pass rate: 95.4%
For years 2019 and 2020, on average 100% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
of graduation. The combined average employment rate for 2019 and 2020 is 100%. Some
of the program's graduates do choose to pursue advanced degrees instead of seeking
immediate employment.
For more information regarding program outcomes and graduate performance, please contact
Mary Meng-Lee at 978-762-4165 or via email mmenglee@northshore.edu