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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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University of Arizona is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 380 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 23 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 221 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 195 students received their master’s degree in public health from University of Arizona. This makes it the #16 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,005 a year. 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 of Arizona, public health students borrow a median amount of $51,742 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at University of Arizona is $448 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Arizona was $1,544 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 218 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from University of Arizona in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at University of Arizona make a median salary of $57,296. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 158 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from University of Arizona in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 515 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 198 |
| Medicine | 190 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 152 |
| Communication Sciences | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.