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 #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in public health. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $38,781 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 UMass Lowell make a median salary of $48,261 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 UMass Lowell, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Lowell. About 26% were men and 74% 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Lowell. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 120 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 47 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 44 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 34 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 18 |
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