by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 169 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in public health from Montclair State. This makes it the #158 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,032 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,495 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Montclair State is $232 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about Montclair State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montclair State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Montclair State make a median salary of $61,438. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in public health from Montclair State. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 78 |
| Communication Sciences | 54 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 18 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.