Master’s Degrees in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Education Levels of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 117 people earned their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene. This makes it the 550th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational health and industrial hygiene at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 117 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational health and industrial hygiene majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational health and industrial hygiene majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene. About 59.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational health and industrial hygiene master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 76 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a master’s degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational health and industrial hygiene students seekinga master's degree is Montana Technological University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from Montana Tech. About 36% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from U of U. About 23% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from Johns Hopkins. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for occupational health and industrial hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from UC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational health and industrial hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,377 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,273 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from UOHSC.
University of Toledo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from University of Toledo. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
The 8th most popular school in the country for occupational health and industrial hygiene majors who are seeking their master's degree is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from UPR Medical Sciences. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Clear Lake comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in occupational health and industrial hygiene from UH Clear Lake.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational health and industrial hygiene that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 12,307 |
| Health Services Administration | 1,279 |
| Other Public Health | 1,150 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 953 |
| 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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