General Public Health at Harvard University
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, take a look at what Harvard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 356 general public health degrees were awarded at Harvard University.
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Online Class Availability at Harvard University
Many students take online classes at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Harvard University
Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 299 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Harvard University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Public Health graduates at Harvard University are 64% women (227) and 36% men (129).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Harvard University
Among the 351 master’s general public health graduates at Harvard University, 64% were women (224) and 36% were men (127).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Harvard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 142 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 34% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, below the national average of 49%.*
General Public Health Doctoral Program at Harvard University
Of the 5 doctoral general public health graduates at Harvard University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at Harvard University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.