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Public Health at Yale University

Public Health at Yale University

If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what Yale University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 186 public health degrees were granted at Yale University.

Online Class Availability at Yale University

Many students take online classes at Yale University. Among 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at Yale University

Use these rankings to compare Yale University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #4 of 7
Best Value Connecticut #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 32
Best Value New England (Region) #21 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #89 of 430
Best Value Nationwide #340 of 411

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #4 of 7
Best Value Connecticut #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 32
Best Value New England (Region) #21 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #89 of 430
Best Value Nationwide #340 of 411

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Yale University

Graduates of Yale University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at Yale University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $75,393
2 years $71,620
3 years $71,809
4 years $89,809
5 years $94,970

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Yale University report median earnings of $89,809, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at Yale University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Yale University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Yale University are 70% women (130) and 30% men (56).

Public Health Master’s Program at Yale University

Of the 160 master’s public health degrees awarded at Yale University, 68% were women (109) and 32% were men (51).

Yale University gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Yale University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 34
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 7
Asian 11
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 93
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at Yale University

Minority students account for 21% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Yale University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Public Health Doctoral Program at Yale University

Among the 26 doctoral public health graduates at Yale University, 81% were women (21) and 19% were men (5).

Yale University gender breakdown of Public Health Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Yale University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 15
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at Yale University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Yale University, lower 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 Yale University

This Public Health program at Yale University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 168
Environmental Health 18

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Those who complete Public Health program at Yale University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, 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

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