Public Health at Fitchburg State University
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at Fitchburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 public health degrees were granted at Fitchburg State University.
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Studying Online at Fitchburg State University
Many students take online classes at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Fitchburg State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Fitchburg State University are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Fitchburg State University
Among the 8 bachelor’s public health graduates at Fitchburg State University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University, lower than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Fitchburg State University
The Public Health program at Fitchburg State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Fitchburg State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.