Public Health at Simmons University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, consider the program at Simmons University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Simmons University is located in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 public health degrees were granted at Simmons University.
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Online Class Availability at Simmons University
Many students take online classes at Simmons University. Of 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Simmons University
Rankings can help you compare Simmons University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #335 of 411 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #335 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Simmons University
Students who complete Simmons University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,844 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $45,883 |
| 4 years | $65,418 |
| 5 years | $70,608 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Simmons University take home a median $65,418, compared with $69,590 for all Simmons University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Simmons University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Simmons University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Simmons University are 100% women (38) and 0% men (0).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Simmons University
Of the 18 bachelor’s public health graduates at Simmons University, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Simmons University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Simmons University, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Simmons University
Among the 20 master’s public health degrees awarded at Simmons University, 100% were women (20) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Simmons University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Simmons University, below 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 Simmons University
The Public Health program at Simmons University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 20 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Simmons University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, 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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