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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 77 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 280 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in public health from NAU. This makes it the #252 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 NAU is $41,561. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, public health students borrow a median amount of $38,177 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 NAU is $393 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 134 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from NAU in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of public health master's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 520 |
| Communication Sciences | 230 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.