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Public Health at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

If you plan to study public health, take a look at what Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

MCPHS University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 7,501. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 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.

MCPHS University Public Health Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health

Online Classes Are Available at MCPHS University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, MCPHS University does offer online courses in public health for the following degree levels:

MCPHS University Public Health Rankings

Public Health Student Demographics at MCPHS University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

MCPHS University Public Health Master’s Program

73% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 public health majors earned their master's degree from MCPHS University. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 24% men graduate in public health each year. MCPHS University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 3% more men than average.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a master's in public health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 25
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

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 MA, the home state for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Medical and Health Services Managers 15,380 $133,900
Community Health Workers 3,660 $44,500
Health Specialties Professors 3,460 $111,230
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 1,950 $82,580
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,410 $84,480

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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