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 UAA ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in public health from UAA. This makes it the #135 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,552 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAA paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
Learn more about UAA tuition and fees.
Of the 44 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAA, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UAA 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 UAA Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from UAA in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 84 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 48 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.