by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public health at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #26 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 26 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 12 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 32 |
Here is each degree level offered in public health at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 265 master’s degrees in public health.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 17 |
BU awarded 125 master’s degrees in health services administration in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
BU awarded 92 master’s degrees in public health education and promotion recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
BU granted 13 master’s degrees in environmental health in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (31%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in public health.
BU has not been ranked for public health at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of public health doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 7 doctoral degrees in environmental health in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).