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 #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simmons University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Simmons go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,331 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $889 per credit hour 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 | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Learn more about Simmons tuition and fees.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Simmons in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Simmons 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 Simmons Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of public health master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Simmons University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 613 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 19 |
| Other Health Professions | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.