Public Health at Baylor University
Baylor is located in Waco, Texas and approximately 19,297 students attend the school each year. Of the 589 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 2021, 50 of them were public health majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
Baylor Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Baylor Public Health Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the public health progam at Baylor compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at Baylor is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Most Popular Public Health Schools | 104 |
| Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 157 |
| 293 | |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools | 495 |
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in public health from Baylor. This makes it the #78 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health Student Demographics at Baylor
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Baylor University.
Baylor Public Health Bachelor’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Baylor Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of degree recipients. That is 18% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Baylor also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Baylor University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 101 |
| Environmental Health | 4 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health Professions
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Health/Medical Prep Programs
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Baylor University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 30,010 | $105,450 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 13,930 | $139,540 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 11,870 | $75,720 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,170 | $80,880 |
| Community Health Workers | 2,820 | $41,640 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kairos14 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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