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 Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in public health from Montclair State. This makes it the #158 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,240 a year. This is higher than $32,238, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Montclair State make a median salary of $45,906 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,402.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Montclair State is $232 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Montclair State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from Montclair State. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 25 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Montclair State, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 50 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 6 |
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