Public Health at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying public health, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and approximately 38,541 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students received their master's degree in public health.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
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GMU Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
GMU Public Health Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at GMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at George Mason University.
GMU Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of degree recipients. That is 14% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Related Majors
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Allied Health Professions
- Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for George Mason University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,650 | $116,770 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 3,150 | $85,550 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,980 | $71,260 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lucien Dalarun under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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