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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, UW - Madison came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 84 students received their master’s degree in public health from UW - Madison. This makes it the #53 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $51,805 a year. 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 public health majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 257 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 243 |
| Medicine | 167 |
| Communication Sciences | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 142 |
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