by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for public health, coming in at #66 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 66 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 12 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public health at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 195 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Public Health students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst earn a median of $65,500 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, public health students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 2 certificate degrees in public health.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for public health at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in public health from UMass Amherst were women.
The largest share of public health certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 certificate in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 2 certificate degrees in community health and preventive medicine in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 12 |
