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 MUW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at MUW was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 309 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in public health from MUW. This makes it the #234 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 MUW is $26,553. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MUW, public health students borrow a median amount of $14,474 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 MUW paid an average of $337 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $7,992 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,387 | $8,387 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from MUW. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MUW 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 MUW Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from MUW make a median salary of $35,073 a year. 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, 20% of public health master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Mississippi University for Women.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 452 |
| Communication Sciences | 53 |