Public Health at Northeastern University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 public health graduations were recorded at Northeastern University.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Northeastern University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 32 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #374 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 32 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #374 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Northeastern University
Graduates of Northeastern University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,788 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Northeastern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Northeastern University are 76% women (41) and 24% men (13).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 1 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Public Health Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 51 master’s public health degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 75% were women (38) and 25% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at Northeastern University
Of the 2 doctoral public health graduates at Northeastern University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University, higher than the national average of 46%.*
*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 Northeastern University
The Public Health program at Northeastern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 52 |
| Other Public Health | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.
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