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 makes it the 28th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,789 to a high of $42,137.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in public health is $25,250. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. 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.
The median monthly payment of a public health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $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:
University of California - Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 36,300 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, 496 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UC Irvine. About 80% 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 University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 37,533.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 81% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in public health at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 37,533.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of Maryland - College Park public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
California State University - Northridge is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 40,300 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, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from CSUN. Of these students, 77% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Northridge public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 81% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from BYU - I. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that BYU - I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 39,500 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, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UCSD. Of these students, 80% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 42,000 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, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from Cal State Fullerton. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. California State University - Fullerton public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 85% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Massachusetts Amherst public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
Northern Arizona University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Northern Arizona University public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ECU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. 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. About 79% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at San Antonio public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
Wayne State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 77% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
San Jose State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 36,200 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, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from San Jose State. Of these students, 79% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
University of Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 87% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida public health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,533.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Roughly 42,300 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, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 81% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
University of Arizona comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public health. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public health. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in public health from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 84% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,533.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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