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. In addition, we cover how Western Oregon State College ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western Oregon State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,701 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,185 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $200 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from Western Oregon State College. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Western Oregon State College 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 Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Western Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 16 |
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