by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pacific ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Pacific was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pacific go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,273 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pacific, public health students borrow a median amount of $26,277 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,338.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Pacific University.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 98 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 93 |
| Optometry | 88 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 |
| Communication Sciences | 58 |
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