Public Health at Brown University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 public health degrees were awarded at Brown University.
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Studying Online at Brown University
Online coursework is an option at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Brown University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brown University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 430 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 411 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 430 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 430 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Brown University
Those who finish Brown University’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,311 |
| 2 years | $59,937 |
| 3 years | $62,168 |
| 4 years | $79,624 |
| 5 years | $93,143 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Brown University earn a median of $79,624, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from Brown University comes in at $11,760.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Brown University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Brown University are 60% women (26) and 40% men (17).
Public Health Master’s Program at Brown University
Among the 43 master’s public health graduates at Brown University, 60% were women (26) and 40% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 51% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Brown University, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Brown University
The Public Health program at Brown University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Physics | 4 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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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