by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The public health major at Harvard is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in public health.
In 2022, 354 students received their master’s degree in public health from Harvard. This makes it the #4 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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Harvard does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Harvard make a median salary of $108,479 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 400 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from Harvard. About 35% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 162 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 157 |
| Medical Science | 50 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 45 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 43 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.