Master’s Degrees in Epidemiology
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Education Levels of Epidemiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,778 people earned their master's degree in epidemiology. This makes it the 102nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in epidemiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,778 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 387 |
| Graduate Certificate | 314 |
Earnings of Epidemiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for epidemiology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for epidemiology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in epidemiology. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 448 |
| Women | 1,330 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of epidemiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 263 |
| Black or African American | 177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
| White | 740 |
| International Students | 295 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Epidemiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in epidemiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for epidemiology students seekinga master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Emory. About 77% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Columbia. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Boston University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Boston U. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from UTHealth. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Harvard. About 57% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for epidemiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from U Miami. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for epidemiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from GWU. About 80% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Yale. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from U-M. Of these students, 85% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Johns Hopkins. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 85% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 69% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tufts University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Tufts. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in epidemiology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Tulane. Of these students, 71% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in epidemiology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Stanford. Of these students, 57% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for epidemiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Drexel. About 74% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for epidemiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from Pitt. Of these students, 80% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for epidemiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in epidemiology from UPenn. About 59% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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