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General Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 1,096 students earned their General Public Health degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 635
Bachelor’s Degree 436
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Massachusetts

There are 24,470 people in the state and 687,060 people in the nation working in general public health jobs.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $63,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

362 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
316 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $71,049.

#6

Regis College

Weston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,599 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,424. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,244 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

#8

Curry College

Milton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,242 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,417. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,984 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,764 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,046.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
9,942 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,390 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

General Public Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Health Services Administration 173
Public Health Education & Promotion 91
Other Public Health 74
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 71
International Public Health 57
Environmental Health 41
Behavioral Aspects of Health 17

View all majors related to General Public Health

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