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Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Massachusetts

71,020 people in the state and 1,770,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Health.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Massachusetts

Public Health grads earn an average of $130,473 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Massachusetts offering Public Health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,431 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $48,647
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Physicists 9% $111,776
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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