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. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for public health students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 340 students received their master’s degree in public health from Columbia. This makes it the #5 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Columbia make a median salary of $74,805. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 340 public health majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 510 |
| Medicine | 155 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 123 |
| Dentistry | 94 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 84 |
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