by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWU as a strong choice for public health, placing at #124 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 124 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Washington | 4 of 8 |
The following degree levels are available for public health at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Washington University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
CWU is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,363 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CWU, public health graduates take on a median debt of $20,326 in student loans. This is lower than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at CWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 7 |
