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 Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, Iowa came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in public health from Iowa. This makes it the #40 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 Iowa is $35,852. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Iowa make a median salary of $69,154. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of public health master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 307 |
| Medicine | 154 |
| Communication Sciences | 115 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 110 |
| Allied Health Professions | 98 |
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