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 Simmons ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Simmons was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Simmons University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in public health from Simmons. This makes it the #227 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Simmons is $45,844. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,238 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Simmons, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Simmons University.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Simmons in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 13 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Simmons, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 732 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 37 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 11 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
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