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, and more. In addition, we cover how Samford ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in public health from Samford. This makes it the #152 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
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Of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Samford in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Samford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Samford make a median salary of $57,501 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 23 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Samford, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Samford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 274 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 214 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 38 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.