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General Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

1,043 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 552
Bachelor’s Degree 461
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14

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: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038.

#2

Harvard University

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $37,807.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

#6

Regis College

Weston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,430 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at AIC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,961 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#8

Curry College

Milton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,410 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,951. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

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