by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public health at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 42 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for public health, ranked #21 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 21 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Illinois | 2 of 19 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 58 |
Here is each degree level offered in public health at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 66 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 66 master’s degrees in public health.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 54 |