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 SPC ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $41,491. This is higher than $32,238, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPC, public health students borrow a median amount of $29,125 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 St Petersburg College.
Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from SPC in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 688 |
| Allied Health Professions | 210 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 179 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 74 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
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