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. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #215 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,307 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, public health students borrow a median amount of $44,949 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 58 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Charlotte, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UNC Charlotte make a median salary of $57,197. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of public health master's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 383 |
| Nursing | 236 |
| Allied Health Professions | 96 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 35 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.