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 Lehman compares to other colleges that offer public health.
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Lehman ranks competitively among schools offering public health. In particular, it placed #134 out of 430 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Lehman College conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health students who finish a bachelor’s at Lehman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,832 a year. This is lower than $64,053, the median for all majors at Lehman.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lehman, public health students borrow a median amount of $15,414 in student loans. This is above $13,213, the typical median for all majors at Lehman.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehman were Black or African American. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at Lehman were Black or African American. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at CUNY Lehman College.
The public health program at Lehman offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 68 |
Lehman granted 68 completions in public health education and promotion recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (46%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.