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 U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in public health from U of U. This makes it the #86 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,068 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 25 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 44% were men and 56% were 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 Utah with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at U of U make a median salary of $58,505. 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, 30% of public health master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U 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 Utah with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 320 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 126 |
| Medicine | 113 |
| Communication Sciences | 90 |
| Allied Health Professions | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.