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 UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 380 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in public health from UGA. This makes it the #72 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #17 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 UGA is $39,534. 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 UGA, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,548 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 UGA is $244 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 152 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from UGA in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $47,001 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of public health master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 200 |
| Communication Sciences | 130 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 14 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.