by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MUW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MUW among the top schools in the country for public health, ranked #355 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 355 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 5 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 102 |
The following degree levels are offered in public health at MUW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
MUW is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 3 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MUW earn a median of $33,062 a year. This is below $60,907, the median for all majors at MUW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MUW, public health students accumulate a median of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,509, the typical median for all majors at MUW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,656 | $8,392 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at MUW were Black or African American. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MUW awarded 43 bachelor’s completions in public health education and promotion in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (77%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MUW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
