Public Health at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus sits in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 public health graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Among 4,965 students, 176 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,369 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,267 |
| 2 years | $37,179 |
| 3 years | $45,494 |
| 4 years | $53,247 |
| 5 years | $65,780 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus report median earnings of $53,247, compared with $87,457 for all University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is $16,490.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are 92% women (23) and 8% men (2).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Of the 25 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, higher than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
The Public Health program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.