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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #215 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2021, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,894 a year. This is higher than $32,238, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Charlotte make a median salary of $37,097 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,402.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from UNC Charlotte in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 15 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNC Charlotte, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 483 |
| Nursing | 288 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 21 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 14 |
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