Epidemiology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Epidemiology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.2% of Epidemiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Epidemiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,053 people earned theirEpidemiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Epidemiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 145 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,529 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 379 |
Earnings of Epidemiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Epidemiology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Epidemiology. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Epidemiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 34 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 107 | 28.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Epidemiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Epidemiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Epidemiology students seeking a doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 168 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 79 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Baptist University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Epidemiology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
| Environmental Biology | 449 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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