by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Samford ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Samford University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in public health from Samford. This makes it the #152 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2021, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Samford University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Samford. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Samford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from Samford in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 278 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 243 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 46 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 40 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 35 |
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