Masters in Safety

List of 10 colleges and universities offering masters degree programs (some online) with concentrations or specializations in safety.

1. Eastern Kentucky University - Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management

 2. George Washington University – Master of Professional Studies and Graduate Certificates in Security and Safety Leadership

 3. University of Minnesota Duluth – Master of Environmental Health and Safety (MEHS) Degree Program

 4. Northwestern University – Masters in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

 5. Capella – Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety

 6. RIT – MS in Environmental, Health and Safety Management

 7. Indiana State University – Master of Science in Health and Safety

 8. University of Illinois – Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership

9. The University of Findlay – Masters Degree in Environmental, Safety and Health Management

 10. Michigan State University – Master of Science in Food Safety

Masters Degree in Aviation

Ten schools that offer a masters in aviation degree program:

1. University of North Dakota Master of Aviation

2. Everglades University Master's Degree in Aviation Science

3. University of Central Missouri Master's in Aviation Safety

4. Arizona State University MS is Technology with a concentration in Aviation Management and Human Factors

5. Daniel Webster College MBA for Aviation Professionals

6. Delta State University Master of Commercial Aviation

7. Florida Institute of Technology Master of Science in Aviation - Applied Aviation Safety

8. University of Tennessee Master of Science in Aviation Systems

9. Embry-Riddle Master of Business Administration in Aviation

10. Lynn University MBA in Aviation Management

What's a Wharton Degree Worth?

Just over $435,000, at least according to a federal jury.

"The Philadelphia jury last week awarded the money to Frank Reynolds, chairman and chief executive of Cambridge-based biotech start-up InVivo Therapeutics Inc.


Reynolds, 45, thought an “Executive Masters in Technology Management” degree he signed up for in 2002 would come from Wharton. Instead, it came from Penn’s engineering school.

Reynolds says he wasn’t told that until 2003, a year after he enrolled. He declined the degree until earlier this year, sued for breach of contract and won."

Read the full story.

Masters Degree Research

Looking for a masters degree? Check out the US News Univesity Directory...specifically the masters degree section. It's a great education resource.

A little about the US News directory...

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What's the Best Masters Degree to get?

Here are the fastest growing jobs through 2016 that require a master's degree or a doctorate degree.

1. Veterinarian
2. Mental Health Counselor
3. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
4. Marriage and Family Therapist
5. Physical Therapist
6. Physician Assistant
7. Occupational Therapist
8. Environmental Scientist and Specialist
9. Hydrologist
10. Curator

Source: Education Level Tool at acinet.org