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, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in public health. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNLV. This makes it the #177 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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The public health program at UNLV awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UNLV make a median salary of $60,071 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from UNLV in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 295 |
| Dentistry | 84 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 81 |
| Allied Health Professions | 71 |
| Medicine | 55 |
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