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Environmental Health Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 41 students earned their Environmental Health degrees in MA.

In this state, Environmental Health is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Environmental Health Majors in Massachusetts

Environmental Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a environmental health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of environmental health majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Environmental Health Grads in Massachusetts

7,280 people in the state and 393,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to environmental health.

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Wages for Environmental Health Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, environmental health grads earn an average of $84,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer environmental health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

Environmental Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers environmental health majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $74,170
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $82,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to environmental health.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Public Health 1,043
Health Services Administration 173
Public Health Education & Promotion 91
Other Public Health 74
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 71
International Public Health 57
Behavioral Aspects of Health 17

View all majors related to Environmental Health

View Nationwide Environmental Health Report

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