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 CSUN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 60 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 312 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 401 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in public health from CSUN. This makes it the #45 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $39,011. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 312 public health majors earned their bachelor's degree from CSUN. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the CSUN public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUN Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at CSUN make a median salary of $69,076. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 87 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUN, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 206 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 175 |
| Nursing | 155 |
| Allied Health Professions | 51 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 49 |
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