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 SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in public health from SHSU. This makes it the #316 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $30,213. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $26,818 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at SHSU is $173 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 108 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SHSU, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from SHSU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 127 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 102 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
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