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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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UNR was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 83 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNR. This makes it the #54 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UNR make a median salary of $57,731. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 students earned a master's degree in public health from UNR. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 381 |
| Nursing | 242 |
| Communication Sciences | 75 |
| Medicine | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
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