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. We've also included details on how Walden University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The public health major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Walden University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 145 students received their master’s degree in public health from Walden University. This makes it the #25 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 149 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #1 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 Walden University is $44,285. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Walden University paid an average of $334 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,313 | $10,313 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Walden University 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 Walden University Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Walden University make a median salary of $60,943 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public health master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,256 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 718 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 272 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 77 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |