by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 204 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in public health from Eastern. This makes it the #177 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 Eastern is $35,612. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Eastern is $238 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Learn more about Eastern tuition and fees.
The public health program at Eastern awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Eastern make a median salary of $46,229. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of public health master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 338 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 168 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
| Communication Sciences | 28 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.