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. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in public health from SIUE. This makes it the #283 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,821 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 SIUE, public health students borrow a median amount of $29,223 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 SIUE is $143 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 6 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUE, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 526 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 85 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
| Dentistry | 56 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 19 |
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