by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SRU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 178 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 212 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public health from SRU. This makes it the #187 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,605 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 SRU, public health students borrow a median amount of $31,567 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 SRU is $298 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
Learn more about SRU tuition and fees.
Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from SRU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at SRU make a median salary of $45,293. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public health master's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 169 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 122 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 43 |
| Nursing | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.