Bachelor’s Degrees in General Public Health
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Education Levels of General Public Health Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10,064 students earned their bachelor's degree in general public health. This makes it the 4th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 10,873 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,064 |
| Graduate Certificate | 949 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 569 |
| Associate Degree | 272 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of General Public Health Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general public health majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general public health majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in general public health. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,883 |
| Women | 8,181 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general public health bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,446 |
| Black or African American | 1,563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,145 |
| White | 3,920 |
| International Students | 233 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 757 |
Most Popular General Public Health Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 239 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
California State University - Northridge tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 338 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from CSUN. Of these students, 83% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. 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. The general public health program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 299 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general public health. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from UMass Amherst. About 84% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The general public health program at Northern Arizona University awarded 280 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general public health. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The general public health program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 269 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general public health majors at Wayne State. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
San Jose State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. 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. The general public health program at San Jose State University awarded 264 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general public health. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 249 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from UW Seattle. About 83% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The general public health program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 223 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 221 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general public health majors at University of Arizona. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general 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. The general public health program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 218 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from Texas A&M College Station. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from Kent State. About 80% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general public health majors at Cal State LA. About 81% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general public health. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from UA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from UT Austin. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of California - Merced is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general public health. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general public health majors at UC Merced. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general public health. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their bachelor's degree in general public health from UT Arlington. About 86% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general public health majors at Sac State. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general public health that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 3,127 |
| Other Public Health | 1,782 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 1,698 |
| Health Services Administration | 1,279 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 633 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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