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 IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, IU Bloomington came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in public health from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #78 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #24 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 IU Bloomington is $42,790. 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 IU Bloomington, public health students borrow a median amount of $38,836 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at IU Bloomington is $301 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 174 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from IU Bloomington. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from IU Bloomington make a median salary of $56,129 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students earned a master's degree in public health from IU Bloomington. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 106 |
| Optometry | 70 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.