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. In addition, we cover how South University, Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at South University, Columbia was ranked #530 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #10 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South University, Columbia handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia is $29,498. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia, public health students borrow a median amount of $56,262 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at South University, Columbia.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 40 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 37 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 23 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 20 |
