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Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,631 students earned their Public Health degrees in MA.

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 921
Bachelor’s Degree 559
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 64
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 64
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Associate Degree 16

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: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#2

Harvard University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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

An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,807. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $96,681 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 11%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Regis College

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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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