Public Health Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
There is only one public health school in Worcester for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the public health academic community in Worcester, and the future trends. Academia in public health includes public health training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Public Health Employment
| Worcester | 1,960 |
| Massachusetts | 10,690 |
Of the 10,690 public health professionals employed in Massachusetts, 1,960 work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of public health professionals in Worcester has grown by 66%. Overall employment in Worcester has also increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Public Health employment growth
| 14,170 | 13,460 | 16,980 | 21,180 | 10,690 |
| 1,180 | 1,280 | 1,340 | 1,740 | 1,960 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $54,373 | $56,897 | $58,647 | $61,127 | $65,830 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
As the number of public health professionals in Worcester has grown, salaries for public health professionals have also increased. Worcester public health professionals made $65,830 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, public health professionals in Worcester made an average salary of $54,373 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$37,357 |
25th percentile |
$49,717 |
50th percentile |
$64,700 |
75th percentile |
$79,770 |
90th percentile |
$94,713 |
Public health professionals in Worcester earn a median salary of $64,700 per year. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 154%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $37,357 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $94,713 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Worcester
Social Work |
$41,805 |
Public Health |
$65,830 |
Health Science |
$72,574 |
Healthcare Management |
$99,490 |
Healthcare Administration |
$99,490 |
Public Administration |
$125,170 |
On average public health professionals in Worcester earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Worcester.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Worcester
There is only one accredited public health school in the city. Many of Worcester's public health professionals are graduates of this school.
Public Health Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in public health offered by Worcester's public health schools.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
7 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 22 |
In 2010 approximately 22 students graduated from public health courses.