Epidemiology at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Epidemiology, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 200 epidemiology degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Epidemiology graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Epidemiology graduates at Boston University are 78% women (156) and 22% men (44).
Epidemiology Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 195 master’s epidemiology graduates at Boston University, 78% were women (152) and 22% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Epidemiology master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 61 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Epidemiology master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 38%.*
Epidemiology Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 5 doctoral epidemiology graduates at Boston University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Epidemiology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Epidemiology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Epidemiology Graduates
Graduates of the Epidemiology program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Epidemiology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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