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 UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 380 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 24 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in public health from UIUC. This makes it the #173 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #55 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 UIUC is $40,564. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at UIUC is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The public health program at UIUC awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $57,236 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
The public health program at UIUC awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 119 |
| Communication Sciences | 119 |
| Medicine | 23 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
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