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, and more. We've also included details on how UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The public health major at UAlbany is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in public health from UAlbany. This makes it the #56 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, public health students borrow a median amount of $23,268 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,250.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.
The public health program at UAlbany awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UAlbany make a median salary of $60,321 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students earned a master's degree in public health from UAlbany. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.