Public Health at Johns Hopkins University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at Johns Hopkins University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 723 public health degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Johns Hopkins University
Online coursework is an option at Johns Hopkins University. Of 30,210 students, 12,409 (41%) studied exclusively online and 4,719 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Johns Hopkins University
Rankings can help you compare Johns Hopkins University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 84 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 411 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 84 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 84 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Johns Hopkins University
Those who finish Johns Hopkins University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,171 |
| 2 years | $72,268 |
| 3 years | $69,000 |
| 4 years | $85,322 |
| 5 years | $97,462 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $85,322, compared with $98,753 for all Johns Hopkins University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Johns Hopkins University stands at $15,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Johns Hopkins University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Johns Hopkins University are 77% women (560) and 23% men (163).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Johns Hopkins University
Of the 150 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 72% were women (108) and 28% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 63 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
Minority students account for 73% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Johns Hopkins University
Of the 127 master’s public health degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 83% were women (105) and 17% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 38 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 40% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, below the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at Johns Hopkins University
Among the 50 doctoral public health graduates at Johns Hopkins University, 86% were women (43) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 18% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, below the national average of 46%.*
*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 Johns Hopkins University
The Public Health program at Johns Hopkins University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 301 |
| Environmental Health | 121 |
| Medical Physics | 3 |
| Occupational Health | 5 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 63 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 5 |
| Maternal & Child Health | 43 |
| International Public Health | 135 |
| Health Services Administration | 16 |
| Other Public Health | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Johns Hopkins University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.