by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCO ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 186 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in public health from UCO. This makes it the #283 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 UCO is $49,560. 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 UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
Learn more about UCO tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from UCO. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO 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 of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from UCO. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 156 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 16 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.