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. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in public health from SHSU. This makes it the #316 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 SHSU is $34,019. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $24,629 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at SHSU is $173 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
Of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from SHSU in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU 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 Sam Houston State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 154 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 129 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 106 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 12 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.