by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, UMCP came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 458 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 405 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in public health from UMCP. This makes it the #48 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #25 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 UMCP is $38,273. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, public health students borrow a median amount of $45,005 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 UMCP is $396 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 458 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UMCP make a median salary of $72,607. 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, 14% of public health master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 105 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.