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. In addition, we cover how Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in public health from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #319 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,321 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, public health students borrow a median amount of $12,186 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Middle Tennessee State University. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 7 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Middle Tennessee State University, about 29% were men and 71% were 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 Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 151 |
| Communication Sciences | 37 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.