General Public Health Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Public Health is offered at 456 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Public Health. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.8% of General Public Health graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Public Health Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,004 students earned theirGeneral Public Health majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Public Health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 547 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,583 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 13,049 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 797 |
Earnings of General Public Health Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Public Health of $60,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,939 |
| 4 years | $60,432 |
| 5 years | $70,561 |
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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,555 |
| Women | 9,379 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Public Health graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,564 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 1,464 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,693 | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,106 | 17.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 461 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 608 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 925 | 7.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Public Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 530 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Public Health. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of the People tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 585 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 516 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. This school awarded 472 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 468 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 429 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 426 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 383 master's degrees in General Public Health 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 State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 375 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. This school awarded 365 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 343 master's degrees in General Public Health 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 Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 301 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 296 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a popular choice for General Public Health majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. This school awarded 280 master's degrees in General Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in General Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Public Health that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,785 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,803 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,629 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,571 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,500 |
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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