by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for public health, ranked #18 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 18 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Illinois | 1 of 17 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 56 |
Here is each degree level offered in public health at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 66 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for public health at the bachelor’s level.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University earn a median of $129,784 a year. This is higher than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, public health students accumulate a median of $14,684 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Northwestern University granted 54 bachelor’s degrees in international public health/international health recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (37%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 66 |
