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. In addition, we cover how University of Southern Maine ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 194 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public health from University of Southern Maine. This makes it the #220 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from University of Southern Maine. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Southern Maine make a median salary of $62,476 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in public health from University of Southern Maine. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 206 |
| Allied Health Professions | 86 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 32 |
| Other Health Professions | 13 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.