Epidemiology Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Epidemiology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.4% of Epidemiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Epidemiology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,053 degrees were awarded toEpidemiology 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 (this page) | 2,529 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 379 |
Earnings of Epidemiology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Epidemiology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree in Epidemiology. About 74.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 550 |
| Women | 1,645 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Epidemiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 754 | 34.4% |
| Asian | 338 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 230 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 47 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 558 | 25.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Epidemiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Epidemiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 247 master'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.
Boston University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master'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.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master'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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 134 master'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 Miami comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 73 master'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.
Drexel University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master'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.
California Baptist University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Epidemiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Epidemiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Epidemiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a popular choice for Epidemiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. This school awarded 48 master'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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Epidemiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Epidemiology that also offer master’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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