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 Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 109 students received their master’s degree in public health from Georgia State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #17 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 Georgia State is $34,761. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, public health students borrow a median amount of $28,292 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 130 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from Georgia State. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia State make a median salary of $49,183 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 102 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from Georgia State in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 236 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 92 |
| Other Health Professions | 66 |
| Communication Sciences | 38 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 38 |
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