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. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in public health from UTEP. This makes it the #265 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 UTEP is $31,844. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
Learn more about UTEP tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from UTEP in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in public health from UTEP. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 512 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 50 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 37 |
| Communication Sciences | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.