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 UAA ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in public health from UAA. This makes it the #135 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,043 a year. This is higher than $32,238, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAA, public health students borrow a median amount of $14,119 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 University of Alaska Anchorage.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from UAA. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from UAA in 2020-2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 174 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 109 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 44 |
| Dental Support Services | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
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