by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in public health from BYU. This makes it the #177 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,025 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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The public health program at BYU awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 public health majors earned their master's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 143 |
| Communication Sciences | 114 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 44 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 28 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
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