by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WCUPA ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCUPA was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 70 students received their master’s degree in public health from WCUPA. This makes it the #65 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCUPA is $31,438. 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 WCUPA make a median salary of $43,944 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students earned a master's degree in public health from WCUPA. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 215 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 115 |
| Communication Sciences | 96 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 65 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 37 |
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