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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, UMass Amherst came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 86 students received their master’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #50 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $37,364. 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 UMass Amherst, public health students borrow a median amount of $32,020 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 UMass Amherst is $267 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 272 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $61,185. 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, 105 public health majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 239 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.