Public Health at University of Massachusetts-Boston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 public health degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #None of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #None of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #None of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #None of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #None of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #None of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #None of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #None of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 6 master’s public health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 5 doctoral public health degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston
The Public Health program at University of Massachusetts-Boston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Public Health | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University of Massachusetts-Boston work across a variety of fields. Here 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.