by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Cornell University is in the top 15% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 430 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Public Health Schools in New York | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, public health students borrow a median amount of $12,133 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Read more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Cornell University.
The public health program at Cornell University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health | 55 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 28 |
Cornell University conferred 55 completions in environmental health recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (42%).
Cornell University awarded 28 degrees in international public health/international health in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).