by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how ETSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in public health from ETSU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at ETSU is $38,435. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ETSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $33,593 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ETSU was $444 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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Of the 15 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ETSU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from ETSU make a median salary of $55,445 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
The public health program at ETSU awarded 80 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 638 |
| Other Health Professions | 88 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 84 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 74 |
| Medicine | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.