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Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

1,803 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Public Health major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,111
Bachelor’s Degree 555
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.8%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Massachusetts

There are 28,650 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Massachusetts

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

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $16,197.

#2

Harvard University

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

This private school has an average net price of $13,259. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $62,743 after graduation. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

#9

Regis College

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Regis College.

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

In their early career, AIC grads earn an average salary of $45,841. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

Public Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers 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
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $74,170
Physicists 10% $145,570
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $82,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

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