Master’s Degrees in General Public Health
Education Levels of General Public Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,307 people earned their master's degree in general public health. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,307 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 917 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 585 |
| Associate Degree | 411 |
| Basic Certificate | 180 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of General Public Health Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general public health majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in general public health. About 79.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,532 |
| Women | 9,775 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general public health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,503 |
| Black or African American | 2,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,695 |
| White | 5,062 |
| International Students | 820 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,095 |
Most Popular General Public Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 285 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their master's degree in general public health from Johns Hopkins. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their master's degree in general public health from Benedictine U. Of these students, 69% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 314 people received their master's degree in general public health from Columbia. Of these students, 86% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in general public health from Harvard. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in general public health from UNC Chapel Hill. About 84% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their master's degree in general public health from Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in general public health from UC Berkeley. About 80% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master's degree in general public health from SNHU. About 86% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public health. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in general public health from USF Tampa. About 82% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public health. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in general public health from University of Arizona. About 77% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their master's degree in general public health from CU Anschutz. About 75% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public health. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in general public health from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 84% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public health. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in general public health from UAB. About 74% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in general public health from National University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in general public health from UIC. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public health. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in general public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in general public health from USC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of New England is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public health. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in general public health from UNE. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in general public health from Grand Canyon University. About 82% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general public health that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 1,279 |
| Other Public Health | 1,150 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 953 |
| Environmental Health | 798 |
| International Public Health | 516 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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