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. In addition, we cover how St. Kate's ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at St. Kate's was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 75 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Catherine University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in public health from St. Kate’s. This makes it the #169 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 St. Kate's is $42,407. 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 St. Kate's, public health students borrow a median amount of $26,412 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Kate’s paid an average of $1,147 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,694 | $36,694 |
| Fees | $894 | $894 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,636 | $11,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about St. Kate’s tuition and fees.
All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from St. Kate's in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Catherine University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the St. Kate’s 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 St. Kate’s Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at St. Kate's make a median salary of $61,593. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from St. Kate's in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Catherine University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 St Catherine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 290 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 219 |
| Allied Health Professions | 119 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 86 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.