Public Health at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 292 public health degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,422 |
| 2 years | $42,965 |
| 3 years | $52,854 |
| 4 years | $65,500 |
| 5 years | $74,013 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $65,500, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 81% women (236) and 19% men (56).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 195 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 82% were women (159) and 18% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 98 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 47% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 82 master’s public health graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 82% were women (67) and 18% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 1 doctoral public health degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Public Health program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 255 |
| Environmental Health | 1 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 12 |
| International Public Health | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. 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
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