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. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Weber State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in public health from WSU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,072 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $67,768 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $17,322 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,338.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Weber State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from WSU in 2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 772 |
| Allied Health Professions | 410 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 174 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
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