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. We've also included details on how MD Anderson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at MD Anderson was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at MD Anderson is $99,671. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MD Anderson paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $117 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,933 | $22,573 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from MD Anderson. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MD Anderson are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MD Anderson 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 MD Anderson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 78 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 |
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