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. Also, learn how UW Tacoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 257 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 378 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma is $46,016. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma, 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 Tacoma is $422 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Tacoma 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 | $1,293 | $1,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,948 | $15,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,582 |
Learn more about UW Tacoma tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from UW Tacoma in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW Tacoma 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 UW Tacoma Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 80 |