Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health
Education Levels of Public Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19,225 people earned their bachelor's degree in public health. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,225 |
| Master’s Degree | 17,864 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,477 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,011 |
| Associate Degree | 971 |
| Basic Certificate | 935 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 68 |
Earnings of Public Health Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in public health is $37,533. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,789 and the high is $42,137.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in public health is $25,250. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,679 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,774.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $300.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in public health. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,508 |
| Women | 15,717 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public health bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,758 |
| Black or African American | 3,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,843 |
| White | 7,816 |
| International Students | 332 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,473 |
Most Popular Public Health Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 463 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public health students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UC Irvine. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UofSC. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Carolina - Columbia public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 83% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UMCP. Of these students, 84% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 37,533.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from CSUN. About 77% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 37,533.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UT Austin. About 81% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from BYU - I. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brigham Young University - Idaho public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UCSD. About 80% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - San Diego public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 84% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 37,533.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Amherst. About 85% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 37,533.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from NAU. Of these students, 85% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 37,533.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UW Seattle. Of these students, 85% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 37,533.
East Carolina University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from ECU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. East Carolina University public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UTSA. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at The University of Texas at San Antonio make a median salary of 37,533.
Wayne State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from Wayne State. About 77% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wayne State University public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 16th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from San Jose State. About 79% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jose State University public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UF. About 87% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at University of Florida make a median salary of 37,533.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UC Berkeley. About 81% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 19th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from University of Arizona. Of these students, 87% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from USF Tampa. About 74% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Florida - Main Campus public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
Public Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 11,149 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 2,620 |
| Other Public Health | 1,501 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 1,388 |
| Health Services Administration | 1,204 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public health that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7,962 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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