by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa as a strong choice for public health, ranked #70 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 70 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Iowa | 1 of 5 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public health at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 96 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 69 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $99,099 a year. This is higher than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, public health students borrow a median amount of $22,469 in student loans. This is lower than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Read more about Iowa tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 96 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 26 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 6 |
