by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Public Health. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Public Health is a major offered under the health professions program of study at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in public health, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAF paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,301 | $23,319 |
| Fees | $1,868 | $2,519 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,540 | $10,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UAF offers online options in its public health associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAF Online Learning page.
About 80.0% of the students who received their Associate in public health in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 84.9%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 60.0% of the public health associate degrees at UAF in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 66%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Public Health students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 5 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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