by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston U is in the top 1% of the country for public health students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2022, 220 students received their master’s degree in public health from Boston U. This makes it the #12 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Online degrees for the Boston U public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Boston U make a median salary of $68,423. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 316 students earned a master's degree in public health from Boston U. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
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 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 194 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 179 |
| Medicine | 164 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 161 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.