by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, UW Seattle came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 277 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 139 students received their master’s degree in public health from UW Seattle. This makes it the #27 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $46,016. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, public health students borrow a median amount of $51,566 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at UW Seattle is $422 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $70,125 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 182 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 289 |
| Medicine | 255 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 169 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 138 |
| Communication Sciences | 133 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.