Master’s Degrees in Public Health
Education Levels of Public Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,864 people earned their master's degree in public health. This earns it the #14 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 public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,225 |
| Master’s Degree | 17,864 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,477 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,011 |
| Associate Degree | 971 |
| Basic Certificate | 935 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 68 |
Earnings of Public Health Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in public health is $60,475. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $54,898 to a high of $66,704.
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 public health. About 78.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,807 |
| Women | 14,057 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,190 |
| Black or African American | 2,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,404 |
| White | 7,557 |
| International Students | 1,307 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,521 |
Most Popular Public Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 402 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public health students seekinga master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 540 people received their master's degree in public health from GWU. About 85% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 499 people received their master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins. About 73% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University public health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,475.
Emory University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in public health from Emory. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public health at Emory University make a median salary of 60,475.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 354 people received their master's degree in public health from Harvard. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public health at Harvard University make a median salary of 60,475.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 340 people received their master's degree in public health from Columbia. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
Liberty University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 326 people received their master's degree in public health from Liberty University. About 82% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in public health at Liberty University make a median salary of 60,475.
Benedictine University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 public health from Benedictine U. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Benedictine U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 303 people received their master's degree in public health from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill public health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,475.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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 public health from UC Berkeley. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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 public health from SNHU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Southern New Hampshire University public health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,475.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. 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, 224 people received their master's degree in public health from USF Tampa. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in public health at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 60,475.
Boston University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in public health from Boston U. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 219 people received their master's degree in public health from UAB. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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, 207 people received their master's degree in public health from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 81% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
University of Southern California comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 196 people received their master's degree in public health from USC. Of these students, 81% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
University of Arizona comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 195 people received their master's degree in public health from University of Arizona. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. 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 public health from CU Anschutz. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 189 people received their master's degree in public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 76% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in public health at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 60,475.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public health. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 186 people received their master's degree in public health from UCLA. Of these students, 74% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public health. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in public health from UTHealth. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTHealth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,475.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public health that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
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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