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 Lehman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #19 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in public health from Lehman. This makes it the #145 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,255 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lehman was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 52 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehman, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lehman 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 Lehman Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Lehman make a median salary of $62,952 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 public health majors earned their master's degree from Lehman. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 217 |
| Nursing | 167 |
| Communication Sciences | 165 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 82 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 50 |
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