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. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 380 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 38 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in public health from Ohio State. This makes it the #45 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #44 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 Ohio State is $36,226. 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 Ohio State, public health students borrow a median amount of $29,718 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 public health majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Ohio State make a median salary of $60,877 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from Ohio State in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 657 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 416 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 271 |
| Medicine | 198 |
| Communication Sciences | 123 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.