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. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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SDSU was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 109 students received their master’s degree in public health from SDSU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,092 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $50,469 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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The public health program at SDSU awarded 162 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at SDSU make a median salary of $70,475. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from SDSU. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 229 |
| Communication Sciences | 221 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 97 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
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