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. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 228 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $38,753. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 25 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 119 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 18 |