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Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

1,631 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Health major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Massachusetts

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 921
Bachelor’s Degree 559
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 64
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 64
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Associate Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Massachusetts

There are 28,650 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $84,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
372 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 44% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,079. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $96,681 a year. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MCPHS University.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,920. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

#9

Regis College

Weston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Regis College will pay a net price of $32,338.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,961 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

Public Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Epidemiologists 14% $96,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $74,170
Physicists 10% $145,570
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $82,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Allied Health Professions 1,125
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

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