by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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Northeastern was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in public health.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in public health from Northeastern. This makes it the #332 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Northeastern make a median salary of $65,374. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 45 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 249 |
| Nursing | 217 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 163 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 52 |
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