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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 82 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 97 |
In 2022, 83 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNR. This makes it the #54 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 353 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from UNR in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 44 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UNR make a median salary of $68,961 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 96 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from UNR in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 238 |
| Communication Sciences | 81 |
| Medicine | 70 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.