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 Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 142 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in public health from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #100 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,046 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, public health students borrow a median amount of $26,634 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Lowell. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UMass Lowell make a median salary of $58,180. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 134 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.