Public Health at Meharry Medical College
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what Meharry Medical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meharry Medical College sits in Nashville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 public health degrees were awarded at Meharry Medical College.
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Online Class Availability at Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Meharry Medical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Meharry Medical College are 65% women (11) and 35% men (6).
Public Health Master’s Program at Meharry Medical College
Of the 17 master’s public health graduates at Meharry Medical College, 65% were women (11) and 35% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Meharry Medical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Meharry Medical College, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Meharry Medical College
This Public Health program at Meharry Medical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Meharry Medical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.