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. In addition, we cover how University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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University at Buffalo was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 89% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in public health from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #72 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $39,164. 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 University at Buffalo, public health students borrow a median amount of $26,694 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 public health majors earned their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at University at Buffalo make a median salary of $55,095. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 119 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 268 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 177 |
| Medicine | 170 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 126 |
| Dentistry | 119 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.