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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering public health. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 266 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in Massachusetts | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in the New England Region | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in public health.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public health from Northeastern University were women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public health from Northeastern University identified as women.
The largest share of public health doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at Northeastern University.