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. In addition, we cover how ESU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #355 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 355 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at ESU is $31,547. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ESU, public health students borrow a median amount of $24,423 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,250.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from ESU in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 86 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 13 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.