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Public Health in Massachusetts

Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Massachusetts

There are 71,020 people in the state and 1,770,220 people in the nation working in Public Health jobs.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Public Health grad in the state is $130,473, compared to a typical salary of $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Massachusetts offering Public Health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,431 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Public Health Careers in MA

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Genetic Counselors $58,726
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Community Health Workers $73,901
Health Education Specialists $81,726
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers $52,280
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators $50,883
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Customs Brokers $67,529

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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