Public Health at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 203 public health graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Many students take online classes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 34 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 34 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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 | $59,252 |
| 2 years | $76,460 |
| 4 years | $105,969 |
| 5 years | $138,364 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $105,969, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 80% women (163) and 20% men (40).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Of the 155 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 84% were women (130) and 16% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Of the 12 doctoral public health graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Minnesota-Twin Cities
The Public Health program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 32 |
| Environmental Health | 34 |
| Medical Physics | 5 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 22 |
| Other Public Health | 110 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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
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