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Bachelor's Degree in Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Bachelor’s Degrees in Community Health and Preventive Medicine

1,388 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine is offered at 55 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 51% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of community health and preventive medicine graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,388 people earned their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. This earns it the #177 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 community health and preventive medicine at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,388
Master’s Degree 336
Basic Certificate 178
Associate Degree 55
Graduate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree 25
Undergraduate Certificate 14

Earnings of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for community health and preventive medicine students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 241
Women 1,147
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The racial-ethnic distribution of community health and preventive medicine bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 165
Black or African American 232
Hispanic or Latino 251
White 602
International Students 23
Other Races/Ethnicities 115
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There are 55 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in community health and preventive medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

203 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for community health and preventive medicine students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UIUC. About 73% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
195 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from GMU. About 85% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
177 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UF. Of these students, 89% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
100 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from IU Bloomington. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#5

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
97 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Portland State University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
91 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine 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, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UMCP. About 87% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

82 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UVU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#8

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
75 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Monroe College. Of these students, 88% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
74 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UW - La Crosse. About 93% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

National University

San Diego, California
70 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from National University. About 72% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
62 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hofstra University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Hofstra. Of these students, 79% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
60 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tufts University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Tufts. About 83% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
53 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Governors State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,624 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from GSU. Of these students, 73% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, Florida
41 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida-Online is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UF Online. Of these students, 94% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
34 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Murray State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Murray State. Of these students, 68% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from SUNY Cortland. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rasmussen University - Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Rasmussen University - Florida. Of these students, 92% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Moravian College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,069 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Moravian. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#20

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
18 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Dakota State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from South Dakota State. Of these students, 79% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to community health and preventive medicine that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Public Health 11,149
Public Health Education & Promotion 2,620
Other Public Health 1,501
Health Services Administration 1,204
International Public Health 489

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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