by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Georgia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Georgia among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #84 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 84 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Georgia | 3 of 11 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 102 |
The following degree levels are offered in public health at University of Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 69 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
University of Georgia is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia earn a median of $59,068 a year. This is lower than $65,444, the median for all majors at University of Georgia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Georgia, public health students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $21,822, the typical median for all majors at University of Georgia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $30,272 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Georgia conferred 108 bachelor’s degrees in public health education and promotion in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
University of Georgia awarded 20 bachelor’s completions in environmental health in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia handed out 1 certificate degree in public health.
University of Georgia has not been ranked for public health at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in public health from University of Georgia were women.
The majority of public health certificate degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a certificate in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Georgia awarded 1 certificate degree in international public health/international health in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Georgia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 69 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 5 |
