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, and more. In addition, we cover how WCUPA ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The public health major at WCUPA 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, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in public health from WCUPA. This makes it the #65 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCUPA paid an average of $805 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $2,970 | $3,221 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,474 | $12,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,740 | $4,740 |
Learn more about WCUPA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WCUPA 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 WCUPA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 public health majors earned their master's degree from WCUPA. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 215 |
| Communication Sciences | 113 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 96 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 60 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.