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. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Weber State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in public health from WSU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,661 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $674 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $228 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,471 | $16,164 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,232 | $9,232 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,060 | $5,060 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from WSU in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $82,624 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, 44% of public health master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Weber State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 962 |
| Allied Health Professions | 411 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 214 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 208 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.